The NMS (National Metereological Service) reported that this Thursday the heat will feel strong again in a large part of the country, since the temperature will exceed 30 degrees, so they recommend taking precautions.
As notified the organismIn addition, there is a yellow alert for the provinces of Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba and San Luis. The NMS He stated that temperatures could even reach 40 degrees.
“This Thursday will be the hottest day of the week”: The temperature will be felt especially in towns in the center and the Cuyo area of the country, as explained by Cindy Fernández, a meteorologist for the NMS.
“Since the weekend the temperatures began to rise a lot. This heat is going to be affecting persistently from the north of Patagonia to the north of the country.”
In Mendoza and San Luis, a temperature of 37 degrees is expected, while in Córdoba the maximum will be 39 °, with peaks of up to 40 degrees. In the province of Buenos Aires, the temperature will reach 35°.
The most affected towns in Buenos Aires are: Florentino Ameghino, General Villegas and Rivadavia. In San Luis, Colonel Pringles, General Pedernera, Belgrano, Juan Martín de Pueyrredón, Ayacucho and Libertador General San Martín.
In Córdoba they will be on alert: Córdoba Capital, General Roca, President Roque Sáenz Peña, Juárez Celman, Río Cuarto, Río Primero, Río Segundo, Tercero Arriba, San Justo, Calamuchita, Santa María, Punilla, Colón, Ischilín, Totoral, Río Seco , Sobremonte and Tulumba).
While in Mendoza, the following will be affected by the heat: Junín, Rivadavia, Luján de Cuyo, San Carlos, Tunuyán, Tupungato, Las Heras, La Paz, Lavalle, San Martín, Santa Rosa, Capital, Godoy Cruz, Guaymallén and Maipú.
What does the high temperature alert mean?
The yellow alert issued by the entity for high temperatures means that “an extreme temperature event may occur, in a period in which maximum and minimum temperature values are expected to be recorded that can endanger people’s health” .
High values can be dangerous, especially for risk groups such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age or with chronic diseases, so it is recommended to stay hydrated and not do outdoor activities.
