The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued an orange alert for a part of Buenos Aires province on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, due to heavy rain and storms, with occasional hail. The southeastern region of Buenos Aires province, particularly Bahía Blanca, which has a dangerous history, is under alert, as are other provinces including southern Córdoba and San Luis, La Pampa, Río Negro, Mendoza, and areas of Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy. The main concern is for Buenos Aires province, where heavy rain and storms are expected, some of which may be locally severe. The storms will be accompanied mainly by abundant rainfall in short periods. Furthermore, frequent electrical activity, possible hail, and gusts exceeding 90 km/h are forecasted. Charge your mobile phones in advance. Save the numbers for local Civil Protection, Fire, and Police services. Calm is essential in these situations. Only go out if necessary. Stay in enclosed buildings such as houses, schools, and public buildings. Disconnect appliances and cut off the electricity supply if water enters. Close and move away from doors and windows. Remove or secure objects that could be blown away by the wind. Prepare an emergency kit with drinking water, food, a first-aid kit, a battery-powered radio, and a flashlight. Accumulated precipitation values between 50 and 100 mm are estimated, which could be exceeded in some areas. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
