He National Metereological Service (SMN) issued a yellow and orange alert for strong storms for the province of Buenos Aires, the City of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Córdoba.
Furthermore, it is also alerted about the possibility of hail in Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos.
The municipalities affected with orange and yellow alert from the SMN
In the province of Buenos Airesthese municipalities are:
- Adolfo Gonzales Chaves
- Blue
- Balcarce
- Benito Juarez
- Colonel Suarez
- Colonel Pringles
- Daireaux
- General Lamadrid
- Laprida
- Loberia
- Necochea
- Olavarria
- San Cayetano
- Tandil
- Three Streams
In the province ofBetween rivers:
- Gualeguay
- Gualeguaychu
- Ibicuy Islands
For the The City of Buenos Aires has a yellow alert for stormsbut it will not be of the magnitude expected in the listed municipalities.
The southern area of Córdoba and Santa Fe are affected in the same way.
The SMN’s recommendations for storms
- Do not drive through flooded streets.
- Do not place pots or plastic chairs and remove those located in windows or balconies that, due to the action of the wind, can be dragged into the void, causing unfortunate consequences when they fall.
- Secure elements found in construction works such as sheets, bricks or braces.
- 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.
- Take out waste bags from 7 to 9 p.m. from Sunday to Friday; Always deposit waste inside the containers and do not leave bags on the street that could clog drains.
- In case of strong winds or rain, avoid traveling in wooded areas.
- Do not touch lighting columns, light boxes, or any type of cables on public roads.
- Motorists are recommended to always wear a seat belt; take extreme safety measures when driving a vehicle; and remember that rain reduces visibility and that braking distances vary with respect to normal weather conditions. Likewise, drive at reduced speed and always with the parking lights on.