Overview
- The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional issued a yellow alert covering nine provinces on Monday, November 2, including Mendoza, south Córdoba, San Luis, south La Rioja, north Santa Fe, east Santiago del Estero, Chaco, Formosa, north Corrientes and north Misiones.
- Forecasts warn of heavy rainfall in short periods, probable hail, frequent electrical activity and strong wind gusts with local precipitation totals commonly 20–50 mm and possible exceedances in isolated spots.
- SMN guidance asks residents to stay indoors in severe cells, secure loose objects, clear drains, avoid removing trash during storms and follow local authorities’ instructions for safety.
- Mendoza’s East and South departments are specifically named under the alert, with storm cells expected from the afternoon/evening and a near-term cooling from highs near 27°C to about 24°C on Monday.
- By contrast, AEMET-based municipal forecasts published by Faro de Vigo report stable, dry conditions with a 0% chance of rain and mild daytime highs (about 20–24°C) for multiple Galician towns on November 1–2; officials in both countries advise monitoring SMN and AEMET bulletins for updates.