Argentina issues severe-storm warnings across 13 provinces

Argentina’s Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) issued severe-weather alerts across 13 provinces on August 31, warning of storms accompanied by intense rainfall, hail, frequent electrical activity and strong winds.

The warnings included the possibility of wind gusts exceeding 90 kilometres per hour, with winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour cited in the alert information. The forecast also identified the potential for hail and repeated electrical activity as part of the expected conditions.

The SMN said the alerts were intended to help prepare residents and authorities for the approaching weather. The warnings followed forecasts indicating the development of a significant storm system affecting multiple provinces.

The national weather service urged people to take precautions and remain informed through official channels during the storm event. No further details about the individual provinces or the timing of the most severe conditions were provided in the research information.

The alerts were issued as a national weather warning for August 31, with the SMN highlighting the combination of heavy rainfall, hail, electrical activity and potentially damaging winds. Residents in the affected regions were advised to follow updates from the official meteorological service as conditions developed.