Inumet Forecasts Storms and 50 km/h Wind Gusts for Uruguay on Oct 22

Uruguay faces a widespread weather shift this Thursday, October 22, 2026, as the Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología forecasts cloud cover, rains, and storms across the national territory, with temperatures ranging from a low of 9 °C in the east to a high of 25 °C in the north.

Cloudy Skies and Late Rains in Montevideo and the Metropolitan Area

Montevideo and the surrounding metropolitan area will experience minimum temperatures of 11 °C and a maximum reaching 22 °C, elobservador.com.uy reported. Morning skies will stay cloudy to overcast with northeast winds moving between 20 and 30 kilometers per hour, alongside gusts hitting 40 km/h. Afternoon and evening hours retain heavy cloud cover before precipitation arrives during the night. Winds will shift to the east at speeds ranging between 20 and 40 km/h.

Coastal Gusts and Storms Approaching the Eastern Region

Eastern departments face morning temperatures spanning 9 °C to 21 °C under cloudy to overcast skies, accompanied by low precipitation chances and early fog. East and northeast winds will blow at 20 to 40 km/h. The weather pattern shifts during the afternoon and evening as storms and rainfall move across the zone. The meteorological institute warns of coastal wind gusts reaching up to 50 km/h.

Fog and Rising Winds Across Western Departments

Western Uruguay expects a minimum temperature of 12 °C and a peak of 23 °C. Morning conditions bring cloud cover, fog, and northeast winds moving at 20 to 30 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h. Afternoon and evening forecasts call for recurring rain, storms, and fog while winds rotate eastward, sustaining speeds between 20 and 40 km/h and gusts touching 50 km/h.

High Temperatures and Early Storms in Northern Uruguay

Northern departments register the warmest conditions nationwide, with lows starting at 12 °C and highs climbing to 25 °C. Unlike southern regions, rainfall and probable storms may begin as early as morning under an overcast sky. Winds from the east and northeast will travel at 20 to 30 km/h with 40 km/h gusts. Afternoon forecasts maintain storms and rain while winds ease slightly to 10 to 30 km/h, though authorities warn of strong localized gusts tied to storm activity.