Yellow alert for heavy storms and hail in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and 11 provinces

The National Meteorological Service issued a yellow alert for storms that will affect large areas of Buenos Aires, including the Autonomous City, along with Córdoba and eleven other provinces during the early hours of this Tuesday. The warning points to phenomena capable of causing damage and temporarily interrupting daily activities.

The provinces affected are Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, San Luis, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Jujuy, Salta, Chaco, Formosa, Corrientes, and Misiones. In the metropolitan area, storms of varying intensity are expected, some locally strong, which may be accompanied by intense rainfall over short periods, occasional hail, frequent electrical activity, and strong gusts.

The forecasted accumulated precipitation values range between 20 and 50 millimeters, although in isolated areas these amounts may be exceeded. Meteorological authorities recommended paying attention to the evolution of the situation and taking the usual precautions in the face of such events.

In addition to the general yellow alert for storms, an orange level is in effect in some areas for the same phenomenon. There, heavy rains and storms are anticipated, some locally severe, with intense precipitation over short periods, hail of various sizes, and frequent electrical activity.

Details of the orange alerts and rainfall

In the areas under orange alert, intense gusts are also expected that could exceed 100 kilometers per hour. The estimated rainfall accumulations range from 50 to 90 millimeters, with the possibility of even higher localized values.

On the other hand, there is a yellow alert for rainfall in the east of Greater Buenos Aires and in the center and southwest of Chubut. In those sectors, persistent and intense precipitation is expected, with accumulated amounts between 30 and 50 millimeters that could also be exceeded locally.

This type of warning aims to anticipate situations that may affect circulation, outdoor activities, and the normal course of the day. The yellow alert indicates a moderate risk, while the orange level signals a greater degree of severity and potential impacts.

The official agency emphasizes following updated reports, as storms can vary in intensity from one place to another in a short time. The presence of hail and strong gusts is one of the aspects that requires the most attention in areas affected by the highest warnings.