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SMN Maintains Orange Storm Alerts in Central‑West Argentina on Sunday

Forecasters cite short, intense downpours with hail, 40–70 mm of rain, gusts near 90 km/h.

Overview

  • Orange alerts remain in effect for Mendoza, Córdoba, La Rioja, San Juan and San Luis, signaling dangerous storm conditions.
  • Yellow advisories cover wide areas of the north and center including Corrientes, Chaco, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán and Catamarca, with some zones of the orange provinces also under yellow.
  • In Córdoba, the provincial observatory projects 50–80 mm of rain with reduced visibility and a risk of sudden rises in serrano rivers.
  • Mendoza’s contingency office lists Gran Mendoza, Lavalle, San Martín, Rivadavia, Santa Rosa, Tunuyán, San Carlos and Tupungato under orange, as organizers preemptively suspend some outdoor events.
  • AMBA is forecast to be cooler and mostly cloudy with a high near 27°C, offering heat relief as authorities reiterate standard storm safety guidance.