In seven provinces of northern Argentina An alert for strong storms is in effect, according to the report from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) for this Monday, December 25. What are the affected areas?
The warning is orange in Tucumán, Catamarca, Jujuy and Salta, while the alert is yellow in Chaco, Formosa and Misiones. In addition, the SMN launched a strong wind warning for Santa Cruz y Land of Fire.
Storm alert: affected areas
The storms in Tucumán, Catamarca, Jujuy and Salta are going to be accompanied by intense electrical activity and occasional fall of hail. In these areas, accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 40 and 70 millimeters, which can be exceeded from time to time. The official source indicated that these phenomena may have “harm capacity” and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities”.
Meanwhile, the storms predicted in Chaco, Formosa and Misiones may be locally strong and accompanied by strong electrical activity and intense gusts. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 20 and 50 millimeters.
Strong wind alert
On the other hand, the national organization issued a yellow alert for wind for the central and southern Santa Cruzin the plateaus of Corpen Aike, Güer Aike and Lago Argentino, and in the entirety of Land of Fire.
The area will be affected by southwest winds with speeds between 50 and 65 kilometers per hour, and gusts that can exceed 90 kilometers per hourso the SMN asked the population to avoid outdoor activities and secure items that could fly away.
