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Argentina Issues National Heat Alert as Temperatures Soar

A heat wave hits central Argentina with temperatures peaking at 33°C. The extreme weather will continue through Friday before a cooler weekend begins.


Argentina Issues National Heat Alert as Temperatures Soar

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.