Mar 8 • 00:05 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Orange and yellow alert for storms this Sunday, March 8: the affected provinces

The National Meteorological Service has issued orange and yellow storm alerts for various provinces in Argentina, predicting severe weather conditions including possible hail and electrical activity.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) in Argentina has issued orange and yellow alerts for storms set to occur on Sunday, March 8. These alerts indicate the potential for severe weather phenomena across different regions of the country, affecting 15 provinces. The SMN emphasizes that these warnings are crucial for public safety as they highlight the likelihood of hazardous meteorological events.

Specifically, the orange alert indicates serious weather threats are anticipated in eight provinces, including southern Córdoba, San Luis, western and northern La Pampa, Río Negro, western Neuquén, western Mendoza, and western San Juan. The orange level alerts serve as a warning that these areas are likely to experience dangerous weather conditions that could threaten lives, property, and the environment.

The SMN also forecasts a maximum temperature of 24°C in the capital Buenos Aires on the same day, indicating a scenario where warm weather could coincide with severe storm conditions. This duality underscores the importance of remaining vigilant and prepared for potential storms in regions under alert on March 8.

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