The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has once again issued alerts for various adverse weather events, such as severe storms and possible hail, which will affect a large part of the country this Friday. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, the storm phenomenon, with possible hail, will affect regions of the provinces of Misiones, Córdoba, Santiago del Estero, Formosa, Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán, Catamarca, and La Rioja. For this area, the SMN indicates that the region will be affected by storms of varying intensity, some locally strong. Buenos Aires, January 2 (NA) — The oppressive heat shows no sign of letting up in some areas in mid-December, and so the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued new heat alerts for various districts this Friday. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, a yellow alert remains in effect in areas of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, Mendoza, Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut. In some regions, the alert has been upgraded to an orange alert. They will be accompanied mainly by heavy rainfall in short periods, frequent electrical activity, occasional hail, and gusts of wind around 70 km/h. Accumulated precipitation values of between 50 and 70mm are expected, which may be exceeded in isolated areas. SMN Recommendations: Avoid going out. Do not take out the trash and clean drains and manholes. Unplug appliances and cut off the electricity supply if water enters. Close and stay away from doors and windows. Remove or secure objects that could be blown away by the wind. If you are outdoors, seek immediate shelter in a building, house, or closed vehicle.
