Red alert for Buenos Aires city and 13 provinces as temperatures drop below zero

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He National Meteorological Service (SMN) Red alert issued due to extreme temperatures This Thursday, July 11, in most parts of the country. The organization had predicted minimum temperatures below zero for this City And Buenos Aires Province, Córdoba, Santa Faith, Between the Rivers, Saint Louis, Neuquén, Mendoza, San Juan, Rioja, Catamarca and the Patagonian district. In addition, he made several recommendations to face the historic polar wave, which has already caused serious complications in different regions of the country.

The SMN forecast for the city of Buenos Aires predicts one of the coldest days so far this winter. In some specific areas bordering Buenos Aires Province, minimum temperatures will be around 0°C and there is a possibility of exceeding this barrier.. Meanwhile, the maximum will be ElevenDegrees Celsius after noon.

There is no forecast of rain this Wednesday and the sky will be mostly clear and the wind will blow from the south at moderate speed 7 And 12 km. Meanwhile, the humidity will remain slightly above 50%. Something similar is expected for the first belt of the suburbs, but the minimum temperature may reach –4Degree Celsius.

The red alert extends to all provinces in the center of the country. In the south of Santa Fe – the dawn will be with historic lows of up to5°C and max 12°C. Snowfall is possible in the highest peaks and surrounding areas in Córdoba, the temperature will remain –3degrees Celsius and 13Degree Celsius.

SMN warns that due to the low temperatures “High to very high impact on healthand can affect all people, even healthy people.

This morning in San Luis the temperature will drop to –7°C. The same rates are repeated in Catamarca, La Rioja and San Juan. Near the mountain range the minimum can reach –12

°C. The weather will vary in Tucumán and Salta –3degrees Celsius and 12Degree Celsius.

Values ​​will favor snow accumulation in the southern mountain ranges and Patagonian provinces. Mendoza and Neuquén will have maximum temperatures in the afternoon 12th and the minimum – up to5th. Meanwhile, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego will not be the coldest provinces as minimum temperatures will move around –2degrees Celsius and although the maximum temperature will barely 8,

There is also one in the south of the Buenos Aires district and in the north of Mendoza, Neuquén, Santa Fe, San Luis and San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Corrientes, Chaco and Formosa Orange level warning due to polar phenomenon. in this type of situation”Moderate to high impact on health”, and they can be “very dangerous”, especially for at-risk groups.

Finally, there is one in Misiones, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén, north of Córdoba, Santiago del Estero, Chaco, Formosa and Salta Yellow alert for temperatures near 0°C,

The Meteorological Organization recommends that in the presence of extremely cold temperatures, drink plenty of warm fluids; reinforce hygiene rules to avoid the spread of illnesses such as the flu; ventilate the home environment to avoid the inhalation of carbon monoxide; wear appropriate clothing for low temperatures; and be aware of the authorities.

Other recommendations are to avoid exposing yourself to the cold outside for long periods of time and, if you do go outside, dress warmly with several layers of lightweight clothing; generate more body heat through motion; and keep the home safely warm.

Also, it is advisable to avoid sudden changes in temperature, as they can cause respiratory system diseases, drink plenty of fluids, avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages and do not smoke in a closed environment. If you are affected by a cold, it is suggested not to self-medicate, but consult a doctor or visit the nearest health center and, if you have been prescribed medication, keep the action plan updated.

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