National Meteorological Service Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts for Storms in Buenos Aires and Surrounding Provinces

The National Meteorological Service launched yellow and orange alerts for storms of varying intensity for Buenos Aires, San Luis, Córdoba, Jujuy, Mendoza, La Pampa, Río Negro, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. According to the forecast, it is expected that in the areas affected by the heavy rains there could also be intense gusts of wind, strong electrical activity and possible hail.

Regarding estimates of the amount of accumulated water that can be recorded, it is expected that the accumulated precipitation will be between 50 and 80 millimeters and may be even higher in specific areas.

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For CABA, the SMN forecast indicates that there will be thunderstorms throughout this Tuesday, March 12. While the temperature will range between 21 and 25 degrees. In addition, there will be winds with gusts of up to 50 km/h during the morning and afternoon.

The SMN launched an orange and yellow alert for storms for Buenos Aires and eight other provinces. (Photo: SMN capture)

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Which are the municipalities most affected by the orange and yellow alert of the National Meteorological Service?

The forecast indicates that the locations that will be affected by the storms in Buenos Aires will be: .

• Campana
• Exaltation of the Cross
• San Antonio de Areco
• Zarate
• Admiral Brown
• Avellaneda
• Berazategui
• Florencio Varela
• Lanus
• Lomas de zamora
• President Peron
• Quilmes
• Alberti
• Bragado
• Chivilcoy
• General Viamonte
• July 9
• Twenty five of May
• West of Castelli
• West of Chascomús
• West Dolores
• West of General Lavalle
• West of Lezama
• West of Punta Indio West of Tordillo

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Recommendations to take into account during an orange alert

• Stay in closed buildings such as houses, schools or public buildings.
• Secure objects that can be thrown by the wind.
• Stay away from trees, as the force of the wind could break some of their branches.
• Stay away from electrical appliances and avoid using corded phones.
• Avoid driving on flooded or affected streets.
• If there is a risk of water entering your home, turn off the power supply.
• Avoid outdoor activities.
• To minimize the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools.

Where to communicate in case of emergency due to the storm in the City of Buenos Aires

• If you detect any irregularity that implies a risk, immediately contact the free line 103 for Emergencies on Public Roads and Buildings.
• In the event of a medical emergency, you must call the toll-free number 107 of the SAME (Emergency Medical Care System).

How National Weather Service alerts are classified

• Red level: when exceptional weather phenomena with the potential to cause emergencies or disasters are expected.
• Orange level: dangerous phenomena for society, life, property and the environment are expected.
• Yellow level: a climate with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities is announced.
• Green level: no meteorological phenomena that imply risks are forecast.

2024-03-12 09:47:06
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