The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) updated its yellow alert this Sunday due to strong storms and heavy rains. After the update, the affected areas only cover the towns of Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres.
“It should be noted that in storm zones intense rains may be recorded in short periods, occasional hail falls, intense electrical activity and strong gusts of wind.” Inumet.
Inumet will continue to monitor the situation and at 5:20 p.m., or in the event of significant changes, will update the alert.
affected localities
Cerro Largo: Arachania, Arbolito, Arévalo, Hipodromo neighborhood, La Vinchuca neighborhood, López Benítez neighborhood, Bathed in medina, Cerro de las Cuentas, Esperanza, Dead Fraile, Getulio Vargas, La Pedrera, Lake Merín, Las Cañas, Melo, Plácido Rosas , Poblado Uruguay, Quebracho, Río Branco, Toledo, Tres Islas and Tupambaé.
Thirty-Three: The entire department.
