The traditional Santa Rosa storm, a meteorological phenomenon that usually occurs in late August or early September, could affect several provinces in Argentina this 2024Although this phenomenon does not occur regularly every year, current atmospheric conditions suggest that it could occur in several regions of the country in 2024, generating rain and storms of varying intensity.
According to Metored, a change in atmospheric circulation patterns, typical of this time of year, is expected, which will mark the beginning of a more spring-like climate. This change implies a Greater moisture inflow in central Argentinaaccompanied by a gradual rise in temperatures and an increase in daylight hours. These factors combined could trigger the formation of storms towards the end of next week.
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The Santa Rosa storm will begin on Thursday 29th (Photo: SMN screenshot)
Affected areas and forecast
- Northern winds: circulation of winds coming from the north that will increase temperature and humidity.
- Atmospheric disturbance: Advance of a new disturbance towards the end of the week.
- Affected provinces: Buenos Aires, Entre Rios, Santa Fe and the southeast of Cordoba.
These areas could experience precipitation of varying intensityaccompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Although there are still several days left for this phenomenon to develop, meteorologists at Meteored warn that attention should be paid to forecast updates.
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Impact on temperatures
Rising temperatures will be another relevant factor during the week. As the circulation of northerly winds intensifies, a warmer climate will be observed. significant increase in thermal brands across the countrybut especially in:
- Formosa, Chaco and northern Santiago del Estero:temperatures that could reach the 33°C towards the end of the week.
This temperature increase will contribute to atmospheric instability that could trigger the Santa Rosa storm.
Recommendations and warnings
Although the Santa Rosa storm does not always occur with the same intensity, the conditions predicted for this year suggest that it could have a significant impact in several regions of the country. Residents of the above-mentioned provinces are advised to:
- Stay informed through the weather reports.
- Take necessary precautions in case of heavy rain or storms.
The next few days will be key to confirming the development of this phenomenon, and the National Meteorological Service is expected to continue monitoring the situation and providing regular updates.
