How will the TEMPERATURE be this SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Cordoba city

Climate. They anticipate another heat wave for the end of November in Córdoba

For this Saturday 16 In November, a maximum temperature of 36°C and a minimum of 22°C. The sky will vary between partly and mostly cloudy during the day.

Meanwhile, they are expected showers at night and wind gusts of between 42 and 50 kilometers per hour.

Climate

Climate. The heat wave will continue and abundant rains are expected

Córdoba: they warn about the risk of fires

For its part, the Highway Police warned that, according to the report issued by the Hydro-meteorological Observatory of Córdoba, the development of winds from the northern sector with gusts of up to 75 km/h in various sectors of the province.

These conditions, they explained, would favor a high risk of fire. They recommended driving with caution.

The extended forecast for the city of Córdoba

• Domingo. Maximum 22°C and minimum 16°C. Isolated showers and rain throughout the day. Wind gusts between 51 and 59 km/h.
• Monday. Maximum 23°C and minimum 12°C. Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
• Mars. Maximum 27°C and minimum 14°C. Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
• Wednesday. Maximum 27°C and minimum 12°C. Partly cloudy throughout the day.
• Thursday. Maximum 28°C and minimum 18°C. Partial to mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Citizens

Health. Heat stroke: tips and what to do to avoid it

Recommendations for the warning due to extreme temperatures in Córdoba

The recommendations for this type of events, according to the national organization, are indicated by the Ministry of Health. Below are some of them:

• Increase water consumption without waiting to be thirsty to maintain adequate hydration.
• Do not expose yourself to the sun excessively, not even in the middle of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
• Pay attention to babies, boys and girls and the elderly.
• Avoid caffeinated, alcoholic or very sugary drinks.
• Avoid very abundant meals.
• Eat vegetables and fruits.
• Reduce physical activity.
• Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; hat, dark glasses.
• Stay in ventilated or conditioned spaces.
• Remember that there is no pharmacological treatment for heat stroke and only the classic methods, mentioned above, can prevent and counteract it.

In case of intense thirst and dry mouth, temperature greater than 39º C, excessive sweating, feeling of suffocating heat, dry skin, exhaustion, dizziness or fainting, stomach pains, lack of appetite, nausea or vomiting, headaches, among others. , you must act as follows:

• Immediately request medical assistance.
• Move the affected person to the shade, to a cool and quiet place.
• Try to cool her down, wet her clothes and give her fresh water to drink.

Recommendations for fire risk

Below are recommendations to avoid the risk of fire:

• Do not use fire without obtaining a controlled burning permit, which is not granted during this time.
• Do not burn pruning remains, garbage, stubble and land weeding.
• Carry out preventive practices within your reach on each property, such as: fire roads; cleaning of fences, construction of water reservoirs; availability of combat elements (shovels, whips, machetes, etc.); and swimming pool, or Australian tank filled throughout the year, as this water reserve is essential in case of fires.
• Under no circumstances should you throw lit matches into the countryside, forests or wooded areas, remember that most fires originate and occur as a result of lack of caution.
• Don’t make campfires; They are only allowed to be carried out in places authorized for this purpose (campsites, complexes, camps).
• Under no circumstances should you light a fire under trees, not only because of the danger of fire that this implies, but also because of the damage that heat causes to the plant, which is a living organism.
• Keep in mind that the wind can spread a small campfire, causing a fire.
• Never throw cigarette butts in the field.
• If a fire starts in the grass and as long as it has not reached too much intensity, put it out by hitting the flame with a blanket or bag, wet if possible.

Yellow alert for strong winds: SMN recommendations

The yellow level alert implies “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.” Given this, the SMN issued the following recommendations:

• Avoid outdoor activities.
• Secure items that could fly away.
• Stay informed by authorities.
• Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

SMN weather alerts: what they are

The National Meteorological Service has an Early Warning System (SAT) that informs the population about the possible occurrence of meteorological phenomena that could put the environment, life or material property at risk.

A weather alert is a warning issued when there is a high probability of severe weather events.

These alerts are based on:

• Information collected by the National Meteorological Service.
• Weather prediction models.
• The experience of meteorologists.

Yellow alert for storms: SMN recommendations

The yellow level alert implies “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.” Given this, the SMN issued the following recommendations:

• Secure objects that can be thrown by the wind.
• Stay away from trees as the force of the wind could break some of their branches.
• Do not park your vehicle under trees.
• Keep your house closed as airtight as possible.
• Get informed from authorities. If you or someone else is affected by this phenomenon, contact local emergency agencies.
• Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

What is the National Weather Service

The National Meteorological Service is an organization that seeks to provide meteorological information and forecasts, climate prospects and alerts in its area of ​​concern, based on continuous monitoring of the atmosphere and scientific knowledge.

The organization, of a scientific-technical nature, had its origin in Law No. 559, sanctioned by the Honorable Congress of the Nation on October 4, 1872.

At the request and under the Presidency of Mr. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, the Argentine Meteorological Office (OMA) was created, reporting to the Ministry of Justice, Worship and Public Instruction.

Subsequently, as the SMN explains, in the course of its institutional life, this Organization became dependent on the following ministries and secretariats of the State:

• By Law No. 3727 on the Organization of Ministries, the OMA was transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Nation.
• In July 1924, the Office was called the Meteorological Directorate, and in September 1927, the Meteorological Directorate.
• By Law No. 12252 of September 28, 1935, the OMA, maintaining its dependence on the Ministry of Agriculture, became the Directorate of Meteorology, Geophysics and Hydrology.
• In accordance with the terms of Decree No. 10,131 of May 5, 1945, on the basis of that Directorate, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) was created, dependent on the Secretariat of Aeronautics.
• On January 29, 1947, Law No. 12,945 of the Honorable Congress of the Nation established that Decree No. 10131/45, creating the SMN, should continue to be in force with the force of law.
• By Decree No. 5197 dated March 9, 1950, the SMN became dependent on the Ministry of Technical Affairs of the Nation.
• Decree No. 12248 dated June 22, 1954, repealed the previous one (No. 5197/50) and established that the SMN would once again depend on the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of the Nation.
• Decree No. 4686 of May 7, 1957, established that the SMN ceased to belong to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and became dependent on the Ministry of Aeronautics of the Nation.
• Finally, by Decree No. 1689 dated November 22, 2006, as of January 1, 2007, the SMN was transferred to the scope of the current Secretariat of Science, Technology and Production of the Ministry of Defense of the Nation.