Severe storms and strong winds sweep Argentina on August 6

Argentina storms orange alert wind gusts flooding SMN

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued orange alerts for severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts in Corrientes, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires on Thursday 6 August, and yellow alerts for strong winds in several other provinces, covering up to 11 provinces in total. The service warned that wind gusts could exceed 90 km/h, rainfall could total 30‑80 mm (with some areas receiving 50‑80 mm), and temperatures would drop to around 4‑6 °C after the cold front passes.

The storm system caused flooding, power outages and damage to infrastructure in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, La Plata, Mercedes, Necochea and other localities. Authorities advised residents to secure loose objects, avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors and follow civil‑protection guidance. A separate yellow snow alert was issued for the north‑west of Chubut, forecasting 10‑40 cm of snow accumulation.

Overall, the alerts aim to mitigate risks from intense rain, hail, electrical activity and strong winds as the cold front moves across central and eastern Argentina.

Entities

Argentina · Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (Argentina) · Buenos Aires Province · Chile · Chilean Navy – Zonal Marine Meteorology Center · Coquimbo Region · Corrientes · Corrientes Province · Dominican Republic · Entre Ríos · Entre Ríos Province

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] San Juan province expects wind gusts of 60‑69 km/h with no rain forecast.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional issued orange alerts for thunderstorms in Mercedes, Suipacha, La Plata and nearby towns in Buenos Aires province. www.laplata1.com · emisoracolon.com.ar · masternews.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yellow alerts for storms and strong winds are in effect for Entre Ríos, Corrientes and Santa Fe provinces. radiord.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Santa Fe province expects wind gusts up to 80 km/h and rain totals of 10‑30 mm. fmpowermax.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Maule region in Chile expects wind gusts of 60‑95 km/h and rain of 10‑45 mm.
[● 3 SOURCES] Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are forecast for parts of Buenos Aires province. emisoracolon.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ñuble region in Chile expects more than 40 mm of rain and wind gusts of 40‑70 km/h.
[● 3 SOURCES] Rainfall accumulations of 30‑70 mm are expected in Buenos Aires province. emisoracolon.com.ar · entreriosya.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities advised securing loose objects, limiting travel, and taking precautions for vulnerable people. www.laplata1.com · masternews.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to drop sharply after the front, with lows around 4‑6 °C in the Buenos Aires region. radiord.com.ar · www.laplata1.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] SMN issued a yellow alert for strong winds in Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Corrientes on 6 August. radiord.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] SMN forecast a 40‑70 % probability of thunderstorms in Buenos Aires on Thursday.