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Yellow Heat Alerts Expand in Argentina as SMN Forecasts 39°C Peak by Wednesday

The SMN expects a sharp midweek heat peak, with separate advisories in place for wind and storms.

Overview

  • Rosario remains under a yellow alert for extreme temperatures after humid, storm‑skipped conditions gave way to a multi‑day hot spell.
  • La Plata, Berisso, Ensenada and Brandsen were added to the yellow heat alert list, with local forecasts showing high minima and rising maxima.
  • National guidance indicates the warmup starts Monday and intensifies to about 39°C on Wednesday for large parts of the country.
  • Concurrent yellow advisories flag instability in other regions, including rain, wind gusts up to roughly 80 km/h, near‑70 mm downpours and possible hail, with Zonda conditions highlighted in parts of Neuquén, Río Negro and Chubut.
  • Authorities urge hydration, limited sun exposure between 10:00 and 16:00 and monitoring of vulnerable people, while some forecasts suggest brief relief after New Year’s Day in parts of the region.