The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (inumet) predicted a cold weekend throughout the country, in which temperatures will drop until next Wednesday, July 19.
This Saturday the 15th is expected to be partly cloudy and cold throughout the day throughout the country. For the south, temperatures between 5°C and 13°Cfor the east between 2°C and 14°Cfor the center between 3°C and 13°Cto the north between 3°C and 15°C and to the west between 4°C and 15°C.
For Sunday, July 16, the temperature in the south will be between 5°C and 10°Cin the east between 2°C and 14°Cfor the center between 4°C and 11°Cto the north between 4°C and 15°C and to the west between 2°C and 13°C. In several areas, wind gusts of 40 km/h, agrometeorological frosts in the morning and mists are expected.
Low temperatures until Wednesday
On the other hand, the agency issued a notice warning of low temperatures and “the occurrence of morning frosts” between Friday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 19.
According to the forecast, temperatures will range between 1°C and 13°C until next Wednesday, the agency said on its website.
Although these temperatures will be low with “very cold mornings and very cool afternoons”, they will not meet the condition of remaining for at least three consecutive days below the thresholds considered for the emission of a cold wave.
MSP issued recommendations
The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) made, through a video on its Twitter account, “a series of recommendations to face these days of extreme cold with the aim of preserving health and preventing possible damage”.
The portfolio separated its recommendations into three topics: shelter, food and heating.
First of all, the MSP pointed out to the population that they have to protect themselves “with appropriate clothing, in multiple layers.”
On the other hand, the portfolio pointed to food and asked to avoid “consumption of excessive calories and alcoholic beverages” because “doing so increases the risk of hypothermia.”
He also recommended consuming “abundant water and liquids to stay hydrated: soup, tea, coffee and mate”; as well as “natural or minimally processed foods for a balanced diet.” In this regard, he asked to eat “cooked, boiled, baked, sautéed or stewed fruits and vegetables”which ideally are “of station”.
Finally, the ministry stressed the importance of check “heating equipment by qualified technicians before starting to use it” and keep “open a door or window while the heating equipment is on”.
