Argentina on alert due to severe storms and hail

20.10.2016 178 views
The national weather service issued a weather warning as, in the short term, there could be storms with strong gusts of wind and occasional hail storms that could affect several provincial towns.
In Cordoba, it could affect the towns of General Roca and Presidente Roque S. Peña.
In Buenos Aires, it would affect the cities of 25 de Mayo, 9 de Julio, Bolivar, Carlos Casares, Carlos Tejedor, Florentino Ameghino, Gral. Pinto, Gral. Villegas, Lincoln, Pehuajó, Rivadavia, and Trenque Lauquen.
In La Pampa, the storm could affect Chapaleufú, Conhelo, Muraco, Parera, Realicó, and Trenel.
Additionally, the National Weather Service issued a warning for the provinces of Neuquén, Mendoza and San Juan, of strong, gusting winds in the mountainous areas.
They stated that that area would be affected by winds and gusts coming from the West at speeds that range between 70 and 110 kilometers per hour."
In addition, they stated, "the storm will be accompanied by snow and there is the possibility of white winds in the high mountains of Mendoza and San Juan."
There will also be strong storms that could affect crops in the North, Centre, and South-East of the province of Buenos Aires, in Cordoba, in the South of Entre Rios, in the Centre and East of La Pampa, the South of Santa Fe, in San Luis, in the autonomous city of Buenos Aires, and in Río de la Plata.
The Agency said that some of the storms could have a strong intensity,  with an abundant amount of water falling in short periods, gusts, hail, and strong electrical activity.
Source - http://www.freshplaza.com
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