Overview
- Yellow thunderstorm alerts today cover Jujuy, Salta, Formosa, Chaco, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Corrientes, Misiones and Santa Fe, with risks of heavy short‑period rain, frequent lightning, hail and gusts near 70 km/h.
- Forecast rainfall generally ranges from about 20 to 60 mm depending on location, with locally higher totals and snow or hail possible at the highest Andean elevations, and the SMN is posting province‑specific validity windows for each area.
- An orange alert for extreme heat remains in parts of northwest Mendoza, while yellow heat advisories apply to cordilleran areas of Neuquén, Río Negro and Chubut, highlighting risks for vulnerable groups.
- A separate yellow wind alert in Río Negro warns of southeast winds of 40–60 km/h with gusts that could reach around 90 km/h, and residents are urged to secure loose objects and avoid risky outdoor activity.
- For the AMBA, the SMN forecasts a sharp temperature drop with a minimum near 16°C and a maximum around 20°C along with strong gusts, with no significant rainfall expected this Saturday.