A heat wave is affecting central Argentina. Today, December 4th, the high is expected to reach 33°C, with the peak heat lasting until Friday. According to the Argentine News Agency, the combination of a north wind and clear skies is creating a scenario of very high temperatures across the central region of the country.
Hourly forecast for today, December 4th:
- 10:00: 29°C, feels like 29°C, sunny.
- 12:00: 31°C, feels like 31°C, with an 'Extreme' UV index (11+).
- 13:00: 32°C, feels like 31°C.
- 15:00: 33°C, daily high, feels like 32°C.
- 17:00: 32°C, feels like 31°C.
- 23:00: Temperature will drop to 28°C with a clear sky.
Weekend outlook:
Temperatures will remain high tomorrow, but the arrival of instability will cause a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
- Friday, Dec 5: The high will rise to 34°C.
- Saturday, Dec 6: The high will drop to 31°C with a 40% chance of rain.
- Sunday, Dec 7: The high will fall to 26°C.
Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area are facing a sharp thermal rise today, Thursday, December 4th, pushing temperatures above 30°C, as part of a national heat alert.