Overview
- The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional issued orange and yellow storm alerts on Friday, November 13, that cover about 12–13 provinces, with orange warnings focused on parts of western Buenos Aires, southern Córdoba and eastern La Pampa.
- Orange-alert areas are expected to see abundant rainfall of 50–90 mm in short periods, frequent lightning, hail and damaging gusts that can exceed 90 km/h, creating risks of flash flooding and damage to property.
- Yellow storm alerts extend to provinces including Santa Fe, San Luis, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego where accumulations of 20–50 mm and locally strong storms are likely, and some regions also face separate yellow wind advisories.
- Regional forecasts show very warm or extreme daytime heat in provinces such as Mendoza, Tucumán and Jujuy before instability grows and storms develop toward the night or the madrugada of Saturday, increasing the chance of nocturnal severe pulses.
- Authorities and media advise practical precautions—stay in sturdy shelters, avoid flood-prone areas, secure loose outdoor objects, unplug appliances if flooding occurs and prepare an emergency kit—while monitoring SMN updates and local guidance.