The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of Argentina has issued warnings of severe weather for February 19, highlighting extreme heat conditions and potential strong storms across various regions. The most alarming is a red alert for extreme heat in the northwest of Corrientes and the west of Chaco, where dangerously high temperatures are expected.

After starting the week with pleasant weather, Argentina is anticipating a significant shift to instability, prompting the SMN to issue additional orange and yellow alerts for heavy storms and rains in several areas of the country. The forecast indicates that capital cities in the affected provinces may experience temperatures that could lead to serious health risks, stressing the need for precautions among residents.

As communities prepare for these weather extremes, the implications are profound, impacting public health, transportation, and the overall safety of those in the regions under alert. The combination of extreme heat and potential heavy rainfall creates a complex scenario where both health risks from heat exposure and flooding hazards could jeopardize the safety and well-being of residents.