Red, orange and yellow alerts imposed in 11 provinces due to extreme cold: What is the weather forecast in Amba and interior regions

According to National Meteorological Service (SMN)This month could be the coldest May in history Argentina. And according to preliminary data from days 1 to 27, the country presented “average temperature anomalies of -2.46 degrees”. “If this trend continues, this May will actually be the coldest on record (1961-2023)”He indicated from SMN Service Meteorite.For today, the agency’s forecast is Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) Foggy morning and no chance of rain. Sky is expected to remain cloudy for the rest of the day, with a minimum of 11 degrees and a maximum of 17 degrees.

There are 11 provinces where different levels of warnings apply. Saint Louis, Córdoba, Rioja, Tucuman, Catamarca, Missions, Formosa And jump The alert for extreme temperatures is yellow, so they may have a mild to moderate impact on health: the danger is particularly acute for at-risk groups, such as children, people over 65 years of age and people with chronic diseases. In part Formosa, Jujuy And ChacoHowever, the warning is even bigger than that. Orange colour indicates moderate to high health impacts, with danger particularly posed to at-risk groups.

Whereas, santiago del estero and a large part of Chaco Are in red, the highest alert level: high to extreme health effects, temperatures can affect even healthy people. Recommendations for this type of event are: do not expose yourself to the cold outside for long periods of time, cover yourself with several layers of light clothing when going outside, do not smoke in closed environments, drink plenty of fluids and avoid consuming alcoholic beverages, keep the house warm, generate body heat by moving, avoid sudden changes in temperature, do not self-medicate and pay attention to children, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. SMN It also suggests strengthening hygiene rules to avoid illnesses like flu, ventilating the environment to prevent inhaling carbon monoxide, and notifying authorities.

on this thursday Buenos Aires City The forecast is for a minimum temperature of 12 degrees and a maximum of 17 degrees, without any rain and cloudy skies throughout the day. The same temperature is expected on Friday as well. The weather will improve on Saturday, the maximum temperature will be 19 degrees, while on Sunday the temperature will remain between 10 to 17 degrees.. There is a possibility of scattered rain in the morning.

Two Patagonian provinces are under a wind warning for winds between 40 and 50 kilometres per hour and gusts greater than or equal to 95 km/h. Chubut And Santa Cruz They are at level yellow, so weather events with “the potential for damage and risk of momentary disruption to daily activities” are expected.

The meteorological agency suggests: avoid outdoor activities, secure objects that can fly, stay informed of the authorities and prepare an emergency backpack with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone. At the same time, the province of land of Fire Snowfall between 10 and 15 cm is expected. Along these lines, you should avoid going outside, periodically remove snow accumulated on roofs, drive with vehicles suitable for snow and ice and ventilate the environment so that carbon monoxide does not accumulate, among other recommendations. Finally, a small part of the previous province and Santa Cruz They are at the same level as rain warnings: between 15 and 25mm of rainfall is expected.