The yellow alert applies to a large part of the territory of the province of Buenos Aires (Maximiliano Luna)
After a weekend with clear skies and good weather, this Monday the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for storms for the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and a large part of the Buenos Aires territory. After noon, hail began to fall in some parts of the AMBA. and heavy rains are expected to continue at night.
In its report at 1:11 p.m., the SMN issued a short-term warning for the next two hours in which it warned of strong storms with intense rain and occasional hail. It mainly affected the southeast, south and west areas of the suburbs. Also, to a lesser extent, to municipalities in northern Buenos Aires such as San Fernando, Tigre, Vicente López and San Isidro.
It hailed in La Plata and some municipalities in the southern and western zones
In line with the forecast, minutes later several residents of that area posted images and videos of the incessant hailstorm on social networks. There were heavy rains but with small stones, as can be seen in citizen reports.
In turn, the state agency highlighted that these events consist of “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.”
This is how it was raining at 1:30 p.m. in Cañuelas. Video: @Romi_RoRo_
Among the affected areas is the City of Buenos Aires, which woke up with clear skies and became overcast closer to noon. It will remain like this until the evening, when strong storms are expected to begin. In parallel, the thermal sensation rose to 32.5°C at 2:30 p.m. As dusk entered the heat subsided in Buenos Aires territory and surrounding areas.
The City of Buenos Aires expects rain in the afternoon (Maximiliano Luna)
The last short-term alert issued by the National Meteorological Service for the province of Buenos Aires was at 5:44 p.m. Strong storms and hail were reported for the next two hours in the municipalities of Castelli, Chascomús, Dolores, Gral. Belgrano, Lavalle, Lezama, La Costa and Tordillo.
According to the agency, the hail moved from the Buenos Aires territory to Entre Ríos.
By that time they had already lifted the yellow alert that was in effect earlier. Although there are no longer warnings for the population, the forecast maintains the forecast of heavy rain throughout the night. In the AMBA there is up to a 70% chance of precipitation, depending on the area.
For yellow alert cases, the SMN suggests avoiding outdoor activities (Maximiliano Luna)
To the neighbors:
– If you find a flooded street, do not drive through it;
– Do not place pots or plastic chairs and remove those placed in windows or balconies that, due to the action of the wind, can be dragged into the void, causing unfortunate consequences when they fall;
– Be extremely careful with clotheslines and any element that may cause risks to third parties;
– Secure the elements found in construction works, such as sheets, bricks, braces, etc.;
– Do not handle electrical devices that have been in contact with water;
– Do not throw cans, bottles or other elements that could clog drains, nor deposit waste on public roads, at unauthorized times and places, as this produces serious inconveniences in the normal storm drain system;
– Remember that the time to remove waste bags is from 7 to 9 p.m. from Sunday to Friday;
– Always deposit waste inside the containers and do not leave bags on the street, as they could clog drains;
* In case of strong winds or in times of rain, avoid traveling in wooded areas;
– Do not touch lighting columns, light boxes, or any type of cables on public roads;
To motorists:
– Always wear a seat belt;
– Take extreme safety measures when driving a vehicle. Remember that rain reduces visibility and that braking distances vary with respect to normal weather conditions;
– Drive at reduced speed and always with the parking lights on.
