An intense hail and wind storm affected Bahía Blanca this afternoon, causing significant damage in the city. The phenomenon, which began around 3:20 PM, resulted in fallen trees, power outages, and traffic problems due to flooded streets.
The National Meteorological Service issued a last-minute warning for the region, alerting about the presence of strong storms with heavy rainfall, gusts of wind, and possible hailfalls in Bahía Blanca, Coronel Rosales, Tornquist, and Villarino. The warning was later extended to Coronel Pringles and Coronel Dorrego, valid until 6 PM.
According to local reports, the storm caused major damage to homes and vehicles in the affected area. Citizens shared videos on social media showing the extent of the destruction caused by hail and wind.
In light of the situation, the population was advised to circulate with caution due to the presence of debris and fallen trees in the streets. Additionally, emergency numbers 109 and 911 were activated to report risky situations to local authorities. The storm and its consequences continue to be monitored by local authorities in Bahía Blanca and surrounding areas.