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Americas weather alerts: Heavy rain and storms reported across multiple regions
Multiple regions across the Americas are facing significant weather events, including heavy rainfall, storms, and extreme heat.
In Colombia, IDEAM has issued warnings for strong rains and thunderstorms across several departments, including Antioquia and Valle del Cauca. Similarly, Cartagena is under an orange alert for intense rainfall that could reach 100 liters per square meter, causing traffic disruptions and flooding.
Honduras has declared a green alert in departments such as Cortés and Copán due to high humidity and potential flooding. In Chile, a new frontal system is expected to bring thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds, prompting preventive alerts from Senapred.
In the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is experiencing a mix of high temperatures, reaching up to 35°C, and localized showers. Haiti is also seeing increased humidity and potential convective activity.
Other regions report varied conditions: Ecuador is under warnings for rain and moderate sea conditions, while parts of Argentina and Mexico are monitoring localized precipitation and heat. In Venezuela, Inameh reports a mix of sunny periods and afternoon showers in several states.
Entities
AEMET · Chile · Copeco · Dirección Meteorológica de Chile · Dominican Republic · IDEAM · INAMHI · INSIVUMEH · Indomet · Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología · SMN · Senapred
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Maximum temperatures in the Dominican Republic are expected to range between 31 °C and 35 °C. infoenn.com · www.santosvasquezinforma.com · diariocibao.com · precision.com.do · deultimominuto.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chile has activated preventive alerts from Atacama to Los Lagos due to a new frontal system. publimicro.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Copeco forecasts weak to moderate showers and electrical activity in most of Honduras due to a trough.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Meteorological Service is monitoring a low-pressure zone in the Pacific with a 70 percent chance of cyclonic development. lineadirectaportal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in Cortés could reach 70 millimeters.
- [● 6 SOURCES] An high-pressure system is limiting rainfall across much of the Dominican Republic. infoenn.com · www.santosvasquezinforma.com · diariocibao.com · precision.com.do · deultimominuto.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cartagena is under an orange alert for rainfall lasting until Monday morning. cartagenadiario.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Guatemala is expected to experience heavy rains and electrical activity in the afternoon and night. www.tn23.tv