2023-10-26 04:40:00
After the warm and spring days of last week, The entry of humid and unstable air continues over the valleys and coast region; with rain and the formation of storms with downpours and a drop in temperature. There is a wind and rain warning for the weekend. Gusts are expected on Friday that in some parts of Neuquén and Río Negro will reach 120 kilometers per hour. Find out the details by area and the worst schedules.
The Interjurisdictional Authority of the Limay, Neuquén and Negro river basins (AIC) published an alert for rain and wind with strong gusts since Friday and that will continue throughout Saturday and Sunday.
«Starting on Friday the 27th and during the weekend, a cold frontal system with rain and snowfall in the high basins of the Neuquén, Colorado, Collón Cura and Limay rivers,” the organization stated.
These conditions of persistent rain with accumulation of snow and windy periods with strong gusts apply to the entire region. Mountain range, central Neuquén Plateau, South Rio Negro Region, Valleys and Coast.
The AIC forecast reported that for the weekend the wind will be between 56 km/h and 45 km/h with strong gusts that can reach 120 km/h on Friday; 98 km/h on Saturday and 88 km/h on Sunday.
Yellow alert for wind in Neuquén and Río Negro
From the National Meteorological Service (SMN), a yellow alert for winds in the region. The warning is for Friday in the entire province of Neuquén and a large part of Río Negro.
«The area will be affected by winds from the western sector with speeds between 50 and 65 km/h, with gusts that can exceed 100 km/h«, communicated the organization.
An alert for heavy rainfall is also in effect. «The area will be affected by rains of varying intensity. Values of accumulated precipitation between 30 and 55 mm, and can be overcome in a timely manner. In higher areas, precipitation might occur in the form of snowfall,” the SMN reported.
Rain and wind alert: the worst times
The SMN explained that in Neuquén, Plottier, Centenario, Añelo and surroundings, Picún Leufú, El Cuy, General Roca, San Antonio Oeste, Valcheta, Conesa, There is a wind alert for Friday followingnoon. Meanwhile, in Chos Malal, Loncopué, Minas department, Zapala and surroundings, the warning is for Friday followingnoon and evening. And there is an alert from the morning of October 27 and until the night inclusive, in Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Junín de los Andes, Aluminé and Villa La Angostura.
Con Regarding the rain, the SMN indicated that there is a yellow alert for Friday night in Junín de los Andes, San Martín de los Andes and Aluminé, and during the followingnoon and evening in Bariloche and Villa La Angostura.
Recommendations in case of rain and strong winds
If you find yourself outdoors (public roads) where strong winds and rains occur; you must perform the following actions:
– Si transit, do it attentively and with a panoramic visionof what is happening around you (fallen cables, branches or objects projected by the action of the wind).
– Don’t stop under the trees nor any protruding element attached to buildings (signs, awnings, canopies, etc.)
– Do not travel on foot or by car through flooded streets (there is a greater risk of traumatic, electrical injuries and drowning). Always enter some physical place of adequate protection (protection)
– If you have to travel in vehicle, drive with the low lights on. Drive with caution as rain decreases visibility and increases braking time.
– Increase the distance with the car in front. I reduced my driving speed. Don’t forget to use your seat belt. Avoid walking through flooded streets.
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