After the visit of Pope Leo XIV, they warn of severe storms in five provinces

The yellow level indicates the possibility of weather phenomena capable of damaging and the risk of momentary interruption of daily activities. For this reason, authorities recommend staying informed about forecast updates.

What to do in the event of a yellow alert for severe storms?

Faced with the possibility of heavy rains, electric shocks and gusts of wind, the National Weather Service recommends taking preventive measures to reduce risks.

Among the main recommendations are:

After the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina, the National Weather Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for severe storms for this Wednesday, November 11, which will affect five provinces in the north and the coast. According to the forecast, unstable conditions will extend during the morning and afternoon, with heavy rainfall and phenomena that could complicate outdoor activities

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According to the weather report, the provinces affected by the warning are Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Misiones and Jujuy. In these areas, storms of varying intensity are expected, some locally strong, accompanied by electrical activity, gusts of wind

and occasional hailfall.

In addition, the agency anticipated cumulative precipitation values of between 20 and 50 millimeters, which could be exceeded in a timely manner in the localities where the most intense storms develop.

Yellow storm alert: which five provinces are affected?

According to the SMN report, the spread of bad weather will not be uniform throughout the territory and the most adverse conditions will occur at different times of the day.

• Entre Ríos: The storms will mainly affect the northern province during the morning.

• Formosa: Rainfall and electrical activity are expected in sectors of the center of the province during the early hours of the day.

• Corrientes: It will remain under alert during the morning and afternoon, with the possibility of severe storms.

• Misiones: The southern province will experience unstable conditions during the afternoon.

Jujuy: The storms will be concentrated in sectors of the center of the province during the afternoon.

1. Avoid going out during the most intense moments of storms

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2. Do not take out the garbage and keep the drains clean to facilitate the draining of water.

3. Disconnect appliances and cut off the power supply if water enters the home.

4. Close doors and windows, and remove or secure objects that can be moved by the wind.

5. Avoid staying on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools during thunderstorms.

6. Seek shelter in an enclosed building or hardtop vehicle if you are outdoors.

Finally, it is advisable to consult the official SMN website periodically, since alerts can be modified according to the evolution of weather conditions

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