He NMS (National Metereological Service) warned that the extreme heat will continue this Friday, for which reason it issued an orange alert for high temperatures for eight provinces.
As detailed the organism, the warning applies to the provinces of Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Neuquén, Mendoza, San Luis, Corrientes and Misiones. He NMS He noted that temperatures in some areas could rise to 40°C.
Additionally, the NMS He explained that a red alert is in force for Mendoza, due to high temperatures, especially in the towns of Las Heras, La Paz, Lavalle, San Martín, Santa Rosa, General Alvear and San Rafael.
While a yellow alert is in force for the province of Tucumán, Catamarca, the south of La Rioja, the north, south and east of San Luis, a large part of Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Corrientes, all of Entre Ríos and the northeast of Missions.
The red alert means that “heat can have a high to extreme effect on the health of all people, even the healthy”so they recommend taking precautions, increasing water intake and avoiding outdoor activities.
Although intense heat is expected for this Friday, in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, as well as in the south of San Luis, Mendoza and Buenos Aires and the center and east of La Pampa, a yellow alert is in effect for rains and storms of varied intensity, accompanied by gusts, occasional hail fall and strong electrical activity.
In turn, in the west of Santa Cruz rains with accumulated precipitation values between 10 and 20 millimeters are expected; while, in the south of Chubut and a large part of Santa Cruz, winds from the west sector with speeds between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gusts that can exceed 90 km/h are expected, according to what he explained. the organism.
What is a heat stroke
A heat stroke occurs when the body temperature rises above 40º and for a prolonged time, which requires immediate medical attention. Although all people are susceptible to having this picture, special care must be taken with children and older adults.
Some of the symptoms associated with heat stroke are: intense thirst and dry mouth, temperature greater than 39 degrees, excessive sweating, feeling of sweltering heat, dry skin, exhaustion, dizziness or fainting, stomach aches, lack of appetite , nausea or vomiting, headaches.
To avoid these affectations, it is recommended to maintain a good and frequent hydration, consume fruits and vegetables, wear light clothing, stay in ventilated places, avoid direct exposure to the sun during the hottest hours, in addition to using sunscreen.
