by Three provinces in the country present yellow and orange alerts due to strong storms and possible hail and electrical activitywhile in two others there are warnings for winds whose gusts can reach 90 kilometers per hour (km/h), the National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported today.
The orange alert, which warns of “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment”, reaches the south of La Rioja, the northwest of Córdoba and much of Corrientes.
These areas will be affected by storms with accumulated precipitation values between 60 and 100 millimeters (mm), some locally strong or severe, which will be accompanied by abundant water fall in short periods, hail fall, strong electrical activity and intense gusts.
The SMN recommended stay in closed constructions such as houses, schools or buildingsstay away from electrical appliances and avoid using corded telephones, stay inside a vehicle if you are traveling, avoid driving on flooded or affected streets, cut off the electricity supply if there is a risk of water entering your home .
He also suggested that in case a person is affected by this phenomenon, they contact local emergency agencies and always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
Meanwhile, the yellow warning extends to the south of Misiones, the rest of Corrientes, center and north of Entre Ríos, south and north of San Luis, north of La Pampa, south of La Rioja, a large part of Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Salta and province of Buenos Aires.
In this area, values of Accumulator container between 30 and 60 mm.that can be overcome in a timely manner.
The agency recommended in these areas not to take out trash, remove objects that prevent water from draining, avoid outdoor activities, not take shelter near trees and electricity poles that may fall, Do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools and be alert to the possible fall of hail.
Finally, in the center and south of Santa Cruz and much of the coast of Tierra del Fuego there is an alert for strong southwest winds with speeds between 50 and 65 km/h and gusts that can reach 90 km/h.
Heat alerts
Towns in the north of Salta, northeast of Santiago del Estero and a large part of the province of Chaco were found this Tuesday under orange alert for extreme temperatures that will reach up to 41 degrees, While yellow alerts for less intense heat also apply in areas of Misiones, Formosa, Chaco, Salta and Jujuy, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported.
The orange alert for heat this Tuesday included a large part of the center and south of Chaco, in towns such as Chacabuco, Comandante Fernández, Quitilipi, San Lorenzo, Sargento Cabral, Veinticinco de Mayo, Presidencia de La Plaza, General Belgrano and Independencia.
It also extended northeast of Santiago del Estero, in the eastern areas of Alberdi, Copo and Moreno; and to the north of Salta, in General José de San Martín and the yungas of Iruya, Orán and Santa Victoria.
The maximum temperatures predicted for the area are above 35 degrees and in some Chaco towns, such as Quitilipi and Presidencia de La Plaza, a maximum temperature of 41 degrees is expected for this afternoon.
As high temperatures have been sustained in these areas in recent days, the SMN issued the orange level which implies that the heat “can be dangerous, especially for risk groups, such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, with chronic diseases.
The meteorological agency issued yellow level alerts due to heat for the rest of Chaco, the north of Misiones, the entire territory of the provinces of Formosa and Jujuy, and towns in the north of Salta.
In the capital city of Formosa, a maximum temperature of 40 degrees is expected, while in Iguazú, in Misiones, the thermometer will reach 34, according to the SMN.
In this case, the yellow extreme heat alert level implies a mild to moderate health effectand it can be dangerous, especially for risk groups, such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, with chronic diseases.
Due to the sustained high temperatures, the national body recommends increasing water consumption without waiting until you are thirsty; do not expose yourself to the sun excessively, not even in the middle of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.); pay attention to babies, boys, girls and the elderly; avoid caffeinated, alcoholic or very sugary drinks; avoid very large meals; eat vegetables and fruits; and reduce physical activity.
