2024-04-15 05:27:33
The National Meteorological Service issued an orange alert for the city of Buenos Aires, part of the province of Buenos Aires, and five other provinces for strong storms today. It is in effect from 0 a.m. this Monday, April 15 until midnight.
The orange alert reaches the city of Buenos Aires, a large part of the province of Buenos Aires, the east of Santa Fe, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, the southeast of Chaco and the south of Misiones. The area will be affected by rain and storms, some severe. Abundant rainfall is expected in short periods, occasional hail and intense gusts, which might reach 60 km/h and electrical activity. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 80 and 100 millimeters.
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What are the recommendations during an orange alert for storms?
- 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 might 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.
Orange alert for strong storms and hail in the AMBA and several provinces (Photo: National Meteorological Service – SMN).
Yellow alert: which are the most affected areas today, according to the National Meteorological Service
The area will be affected by rain and storms, some locally strong. They may be accompanied by intense gusts, significant electrical activity, occasional hail and abundant falls of water in short periods. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 30 and 70 mm, which may be exceeded occasionally.
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This alert for strong storms and occasional hail falls is in effect from the beginning of this Monday, April 15 until midnight.
The SMN yellow alert reaches the eastern center of Córdoba, west of Santa Fe, east of Formosa, north of Misiones and south of the province of Buenos Aires.
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Recommendations to take into account during a yellow alert for storms
- Don’t take out the trash. Remove objects that prevent water from draining.
- Avoid doing outdoor activities.
- Do not take shelter near trees or power poles that might fall.
- To minimize the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools.
- Stay alert for possible hail.
- Get informed from the authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
What are the recommendations during a hail alert?
- Seek shelter in solid interiors when it starts to hail.
- Secure windows and doors to minimize damage.
- Disconnect electrical devices to avoid overloads.
- Store your vehicle indoors, if possible.
- When driving, park in a safe place and stay inside the car.
- If you are surprised by hail outdoors, protect yourself by ducking and covering your head.
- Post storm, review and document any damage.
- Report damage to public infrastructure to the authorities.
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