The meteorologist Matías Bertolotti confirmed that this Thursday, March 6 will be another stifling day in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), with extreme temperatures and high thermal sensation.
"Already with 30 degrees of thermal sensation and these clouds that come and go, we continue with a very humid, equatorial, and tropical environment," he explained.
Cómo va a estar el clima hoy, jueves 6 de marzo
Scorching Thursday: what to expect today
Bertolotti detailed that the temperature will reach 35°C (95°F), but the thermal sensation could exceed 40°C (104°F). He also highlighted that the cloudiness will be variable, with "clouds and instability," although for now, there is no forecast of storms in the City and the Suburbs. "The storms remain to the west and south," he clarified.
Precautions are recommended: "If you have errands that aren't urgent and you can postpone them until next week, don't hesitate. Next week will be completely normal in terms of temperatures."
How to prepare for extreme heat
Under these conditions, Bertolotti suggested:
Wear light and light-colored clothing.
Stay hydrated constantly and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Take special care of children and the elderly, who are most affected by these temperatures.
Be alert to possible power outages, which worsen the situation.
Relief arrives over the weekend
The extreme heat will continue until Friday, March 7, when a minimum of 26°C (78.8°F) and a maximum of 34°C (93.2°F) are expected, with conditions worsening toward the night.
"The storm arrives on Friday night or early Saturday morning," Bertolotti anticipated. For Saturday, March 8, rain and storms are expected, with a minimum of 19°C (66.2°F) and a maximum of 26°C (78.8°F). "They will be strong at night and moderate until noon, improving in the afternoon," he explained.
El pronóstico extendido
On Sunday, March 9, the weather will stabilize with more pleasant temperatures: a minimum of 15°C (59°F) and a maximum of 23°C (73.4°F), with clear skies. The same is expected for Monday, with a minimum of 14°C (57.2°F) and a maximum of 25°C (77°F).
Day-by-day forecast
Thursday, March 6: Maximum of 35°C (95°F), thermal sensation above 40°C (104°F). Variable cloudiness, no storms expected.
Friday, March 7: Minimum of 26°C (78.8°F), maximum of 34°C (93.2°F). Increasing cloudiness, worsening by night.
Saturday, March 8: Minimum of 19°C (66.2°F), maximum of 26°C (78.8°F). Rain and storms during the early morning and morning, improving by afternoon.
Sunday, March 9: Minimum of 15°C (59°F), maximum of 23°C (73.4°F). Clear skies and cooler temperatures.
Monday, March 10: Minimum of 14°C (57.2°F), maximum of 25°C (77°F). Partly cloudy skies.
