The National Meteorological Service of Argentina (SMN) has issued a yellow weather alert for February 24 due to strong winds and heavy rain expected in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and surrounding provinces. This warning comes after a week of high temperatures, indicating a significant change in weather patterns. The forecast suggests that the city of Buenos Aires will experience rainfall, starting around midday, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour in the southern Patagonia region.

The alert specifically affects the southeast of Buenos Aires, the extreme southeast of La Pampa, the east of Río Negro, Chubut, as well as parts of Santa Cruz. The SMN's Early Warning System has outlined that winds will come from the west, shifting to the south, with winds expected to range from 40 to 65 km/h, which could potentially lead to hazardous conditions. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions in light of the severe weather.

This event underscores the variability of weather in Argentina, particularly as the summer season typically brings high temperatures. The impending rain and strong winds highlight the importance of weather preparedness, especially for communities accustomed to stable warm weather. The focus will also be on monitoring how this weather pattern may impact local agriculture and infrastructure, considering the recent dry spells experienced in the region.