Overview

• Alerts are in effect from Friday morning and may persist into Saturday in some provinces.
• Affected areas include the south of Buenos Aires province, La Pampa, Córdoba, Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, La Rioja, Catamarca, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut and Santa Cruz.
• Westerly winds of 40–60 km/h are expected in several regions, with peak gusts that could surpass 90 km/h.
• In Cuyo, warnings focus on zonda conditions with 35–50 km/h winds and localized gusts near 70 km/h, bringing sudden warmth, low humidity and reduced visibility.
• The SMN advises avoiding outdoor activities, securing loose items and preparing an emergency kit with a flashlight, radio, documents and a charged phone.