Alert for wind and storms in Neuquén and Río Negro, this Thursday and Friday

2023-12-14 04:19:00

Strong winds and gusts are expected in Neuquén and Río Negro in the next few hours. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a Yellow alert for Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15. There is also a storm warning in the region. The detail by areas and the worst schedules.

“The area will be affected by winds from the west with speeds between 45 and 55 km/h, and gusts that can exceed 80 km/h”indicated the national organization.

Also, he noted that on Thursday, in the east of Río Negro, “the area will be affected by storms, some locally strong. They may be accompanied by bursts, significant electrical activity, occasional hail fall and abundant water fall in short periods. Accumulated precipitation values ​​between 10 and 20 mm are expected, and may be exceeded from time to time.”

From the SMN they specified by areas, which are the moments when the most adverse conditions are expected:

Wind alert in Neuquén: the worst times


Aluminé – Chos Malal – Loncopué – Minas Department – ​​Las Lajas- Ñorquín Mountain Range West of Añelo – West of Pehuenches (Rincón de los Sauces, main town): Wind alert for Thursday and Friday afternoon.

Catán Lil – Collón Curá – Zapala – Lower area of ​​Aluminé – Lower area of ​​Huiliches – Lower area of ​​Lácar: wind alert on Friday afternoon.

Junín de los Andes- Aluminé- San Martín de los Andes- Villa la Angostura: The warning is for Friday afternoon.

Source: SMN

Wind and storm alert in Río Negro: the worst times


Bariloche – Pilcaniyeu Mountain Range – Ñorquinco Mountain Range: Wind alert Friday afternoon.

Pilcaniyeu Plateau – Ñorquinco Plateau – July 9 – West of El Cuy – May 25: alert for Friday afternoon.

Conesa – Meseta de Adolfo Alsina – Meseta de San Antonio – Valcheta- Avellaneda – Pichi Mahuida: Storm warning for Thursday afternoon.

What does the yellow alert mean?


From the SMN they explained the different alert levels. Yellow indicates “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.” Meanwhile, orange marks that “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment are expected.”


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