The National Meteorological Service reported this Wednesday afternoon that phenomena with a capacity for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities are expected, included in a “yellow” alert for the entire territory of Santa Fe.
The warning is valid until midnight on Thursday and also includes areas of Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, Chaco, Salta, Jujuy, San Luis, San Juan, Catamarca, Tucumán and La Rioja, and even in some regions the storms could be stronger. within what is considered an “orange” alert.
In Santa Fe, the area is expected to be affected by storms of varying intensity, some locally strong, on Thursday afternoon. They will be accompanied by intense gusts, occasional hail, strong electrical activity and, fundamentally, abundant rainfall in short periods. Meanwhile, accumulated precipitation values between 20 and 40 mm are expected, and may be exceeded in a timely manner.
recommendations
1- Do not take out the garbage. Remove objects that prevent water from draining.
2- Avoid outdoor activities.
3- Do not take refuge near trees and electricity poles that may fall.
4- To minimize the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools
5- Be attentive to the possible fall of hail.
6- Get informed by the authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
With information from El Litoral
