2024-01-06 23:57:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) aired this Saturday two alerts that affect a total of five provinces of the national territory: one orange level per strong storms, gusts that might exceed 90 km/h and eventual hail for certain regions of the province of Córdoba and San Luis. At the same time, another yellow level alert is in effect, for storms of lower intensity for specific locations in the province of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and La Rioja.
Orange alert in Córdoba and San Luis
According to the agency’s report, the Córdoba localities affected by orange alert They are the low and mountain area of Calamuchita and Santa María, the mountain area of Río Cuarto, west of Pocho, San Alberto and San Javier.
The same warning was issued for some localities in the province of saint Louiswhich include the mountain and lower area of Chacabuco and General Pedernera, as well as the lower area of Libertador General San Martín.
These localities maintain orange level alerts for this Saturday night, where values of accumulated precipitation between 40 to 90 mmand may even be surpassed from time to time.
In turn, areas affected by strong or severe storms will eventually be accompanied by abundant falls of water in short periods, strong electrical activity, gusts that might exceed 90 km/h in a localized and possible way hail fall.
The SMN explained that this type of alert implies the manifestation of “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment.”
Recommendations for areas affected by orange alert
For this reason, it was recommended to the population stay in closed buildings such as houses, schools or buildings; Stay away from electrical appliances and avoid using corded phones.
They also indicated that, if traveling, it is advisable to stay inside the vehicle; avoid driving on flooded or affected streets; and, if there is a risk of water entering homes, cut off the electricity supply.
What are the areas affected by yellow alert?
Due to lower intensity storms, the SMN issued yellow level alerts for much of the center and east of the province of Buenos Aires, the center of Córdoba, the north of San Luis, the south of La Rioja and part of Santa Fe.
These are areas where storms will be recorded, some locally strong, and will be accompanied by intense gusts, strong electrical activity, occasional hail and abundant water fall in short periods.
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They calculated accumulated precipitation values between 20 and 50 mmwhich can be exceeded occasionally, so the SMN recommended not taking out the trash; remove objects that prevent water from draining; avoid outdoor activities; do not take shelter near trees and electricity poles that may fall; do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools; and pay attention to the possible fall of hail.
This type of alert refers to “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities,” the agency said.
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