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Storm Alerts Sweep Argentina as Central Buenos Aires Reaches Orange Level

SMN warns of short‑period downpours, hail risk, dangerous gusts, with the Buenos Aires metro under a timed yellow notice this afternoon.

Overview

  • Central Buenos Aires province is under an orange alert for strong to severe storms, with 50–80 mm of rain possible, hail potential and gusts above 90 km/h.
  • Buenos Aires City and the AMBA are under a yellow alert window from 15:00 to 20:59, with forecast gusts near 70 km/h, frequent lightning and 30–65 mm of rain in some areas.
  • Yellow and orange storm alerts extend across Mendoza, San Luis, Córdoba, La Pampa, Santa Fe and Formosa, while a separate yellow wind alert covers parts of Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego.
  • The SMN issued very short‑term warnings in the morning for Santa Fe, and local outlets reported early rainfall and rapidly darkening skies as storms moved through.
  • Local media reported storm damage in Urdampilleta (Bolívar), including blown roofs, downed trees and power outages, with no injuries cited; authorities reiterated SMN safety guidance such as staying indoors and avoiding electrical appliances.