The SMN (National Meteorological Service) reported on the impact of a cyclone extratropical that will cause rains and intense winds on the coast of the Province of Buenos Aires. Conditions will move from the east to the northeast of the territory.
This phenomenon rare in this part of the world and is considered a synoptic-scale low-pressure system that usually occurs at mid-latitudes on Earth. The cyclone causes intense cloudiness and strong storms.
The wind speed due to cyclone It will range between 45 and 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 75 kilometers per hour. The SMN Early Warning System issued a yellow alert in the region and assured that Both the Atlantic Coast and the La Plata River may be affected by the external part of the phenomenon.
Windy features are likely to continue through Tuesday, although such conditions are usually unlikely in the country. “These are typical characteristics of tropical systems, better known as hurricanes or tropical cyclones,” warned the government entity.
Although this type of cyclone it is rare in South America, it has already been recorded on other occasions over the Atlantic Ocean and off the coasts of the Province of Buenos Aires, Uruguay and southern Brazil.
Watch out for the waves
The SMN recalled that while they last these weather conditionsthe rains will be very heavy and the gusts of wind can be dangerous for those who sail, in addition to strong waves, so they do not recommend outdoor activities.
The last cyclone with these characteristics it happened at the end of June of last year and was called Raoni. The authorities ask the population to remain alert and abide by all the recommendations of the corresponding institutions.
