The protagonist of this Friday is the “Santa Rosa Storm”a meteorological phenomenon that brings with it Heavy rain, strong winds, snow and the possibility of thunderstorms.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for various regions, warning of the possible impacts of the storms. Specifically, the equivalent of rain is expected to fall the whole month of August in just two days.
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He Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA) It was a week with many variations in the weather, as not only the cloudiness changed, but also the temperature: there were very cold days, but also several sunny days that increased the temperature by at least a few degrees.
However, the much-anticipated Santa Rosa storm began this Friday, and is expected to continue for the next few days.
Storm warning in Buenos Aires. (Photo: Télam)
Which areas are affected by the Yellow Alert?
The storm will impact several provinces, with the yellow alert in effect in:
- North of Buenos Aires, South of Santa Fe, Southwest of Entre Ríos, East of Córdoba, North-Central of Mendoza, San Juan, Northwest of Tucumán, and the mountain region of Catamarca, Salta and Jujuy.
Details of the storms in the different regions of the country
- Buenos Aires, Entre Rios, Santa Fe and Cordoba: Persistent rains of varying intensities are expected, some of them locally heavy. Accumulated precipitation could range between 40 and 70 mm, and may exceed these values in some areas. thunderstorms are also possible. In the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), easterly winds are expected to reach speeds of 40 to 55 km/h, with gusts of up to 75 km/h.
- Mendoza and San Juan: Varied rainfall is expected, with accumulated amounts between 20 and 40 mm, and up to 55 mm in San Juan. In addition, there will be persistent snowfallespecially in high areas, with snow accumulations between 15 and 30 cm.
- Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán and Catamarca: Winds from the west are expected to reach speeds of between 40 and 60 km/h, and gusts that could exceed 90 km/h, especially in the mountainous region. The alert remains in effect only during the afternoon of this Friday.
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for several regions, warning of the possible impacts of the storm. (Photo: Adobe Stock)
On Saturday, the storm will be concentrated in a good part of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Rioswith a 70 to 100 percent chance of precipitation and wind gusts that could reach up to 70 km/h. It would be the most critical day of the weekend and the rains will extend until sunday.
What is the Santa Rosa Storm?
The Santa Rosa Storm is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by intense rains, strong winds and, occasionally, thunderstorms. Its impact can cause large accumulations of water in short periodswhich could lead to flooding and other problems. The intensity of the phenomenon can vary depending on atmospheric conditions and the affected region.
Recommendations and precautions
Since the storm may have a significant impact, residents of affected areas are advised to:
- Stay informed through weather reports.
- Take necessary precautions to deal with heavy rains and storms.
- Stay tuned for updates from the National Weather Service to receive up-to-date information on the development of the phenomenon.
