Much of the country woke up this Sunday covered in mist. The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) warned of the presence of atmospheric instability, which could cause occasional rains and storms and reduced visibility.
Due to the fog, the ports of Montevideo, Colonia and Buenos Aires They closed this Sunday and there are some passengers stranded. The 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. trips this Sunday were canceled and rescheduled.
How long will the fog last?
According to Inumet, Until next Tuesday, July 26, reduced visibility due to fog and mist will continue to be reported in much of the national territory. “The fog and mist are being favored by a very humid air mass in combination with soft and calm winds. Although these phenomena are frequent between the months of April and September, their persistence It can generate affectations, mainly in traffic and in services for air and maritime navigation.“, he indicated.
“Atmospheric instability is expected to continue in principle until Tuesday the 26th, accompanied by high temperatures for the time of year and high humidity content,” he forecast and warned that in storm zones, “heavy rains, occasional hail, intense electrical activity and strong gusts of wind could be recorded,” says the Inumet report.
The report points out that “temporary improvements are expected throughout the event”so there will be times of the day where there are no rains or storms.
The weather forecast for this Sunday and Monday
According to forecast by Inumetthis Sunday afternoon will continue cloudy and overcast with isolated showers likely.
On Monday, the morning will continue to be cool with a lot of cloudiness. According to the Inumet forecast, a cloudy and covered day with isolated precipitation is expected. The minimum temperature will be 13° and the maximum 20°.
