26 Jan 2022 | 09:15 AM UTC
Argentina: Adverse weather forecast across northern regions through at least Jan. 26
Thunderstorms forecast across northern Argentina through at least Jan. 26. Disruptions ongoing in Buenos Aires Province.
Event
Severe weather, including thunderstorms, is forecast across parts of northern Argentina through at least Jan. 26. As of Jan. 25, Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings (the third-highest level on a four-tier scale) for northern Buenos Aires, southeastern Catamarca, most of Cordoba, most of Entre Rios, far northern La Pampa, most of La Rioja, much of Mendoza, eastern San Juan, southern Santa Fe, and Tucuman provinces. Officials could update and possibly extend the coverage of weather alerts over the coming days.
Heavy rainfall Jan. 19 over northern Argentina led to flooding in Jujuy Province; floodwaters have since receded. In Buenos Aires Province, another round of heavy rainfall flooded portions of La Matanza Partido, including San Justo, Ramos Mejia, and Ciudad Evita, Jan. 25 and Berazategui City Jan. 24. The Hospital Evita Pueblo in Berazategui and Hospital Materno Infantil Jose Equiza in Gonzalez Catan have reported flooding. Further rainfall in the coming days will likely exacerbate the situation in these areas.
Hazardous Conditions
The storms could produce rounds of heavy precipitation, strong winds, and isolated thunderstorm activity in the northwest. Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flash and areal flooding. Such flooding is possible in low-lying communities near watercourses and other large bodies of water, as well as in urban areas with easily overwhelmed stormwater drainage systems. Sites located downstream of large reservoirs may be subject to flash flooding after relatively short periods of intense rainfall.
Transport
The severe weather will likely contribute to transport disruptions across parts of the northwest. Traffic and commercial trucking delays might occur along regional highways. Flooding downpours could inundate some low-lying roads in areas with poor drainage. Strong winds might also pose a hazard to high-profile vehicles. Hazardous weather conditions might cause flight delays and cancellations at regional airports.
Advice
Monitor local media for weather updates and related advisories. Seek updated information on weather and road conditions before driving or routing shipments through areas where severe weather is forecast. Plan accordingly for potential delivery delays if routing shipments by truck through the affected area. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
