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33 clusters · 297 sources · 56 days · First seen · Last updated
Categories: INTERNATIONAL · POLITICS · HEALTH · CULTURE · CRIME · BUSINESS
Argentina severe storms and tornadoes continue
Entities: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) · Servicio Meteorológico Nacional · Argentina · Buenos Aires Province · Uruguay
Overview
The cold front that arrived in central Argentina at the end of July 2024 intensified into early August, prompting yellow and orange storm alerts across Buenos Aires Province and an orange alert for Mar del Plata. Forecasts called for 40‑100 mm of rain, wind gusts up to 100 km/h, hail and frequent lightning, raising the risk of temporary flooding, reduced visibility and travel disruptions on major routes such as Ruta 2 and Ruta 11. Authorities urged residents to stay informed, avoid outdoor activities and exercise caution while driving.
Multiple tornado‑like vortices were reported, including a funnel cloud near San Genaro in Santa Fe and a tornado touchdown in Bernardo de Irigoyen that caused minor material damage. Yellow alerts for intense storms persisted in southern and central Santa Fe, with orange alerts for Rosario and combined orange/yellow alerts for Entre Ríos.
On the night of 31 July–1 August, a severe thunderstorm swept the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, delivering 60‑100 mm of rain, street flooding, power outages affecting tens of thousands, and strong winds that downed trees. Aeroparque Jorge Newbery saw seven flights cancelled and several delayed; Ezeiza International Airport experienced multiple delays and diversions. An orange alert covered storms in Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, while surrounding districts remained under yellow alerts. The storm caused a partial collapse of muelle 1 at the Exolgan container terminal in Dock Sud, though no injuries were reported. Emergency hotlines and response teams were activated to assist affected neighborhoods.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 14 SOURCES] A cold front will bring storms, heavy rain and strong winds to central Argentina on Thursday 6 August. (SMN forecasts)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The SMN issued an orange alert for the AMBA and yellow alerts for more than ten Argentine provinces on July 31, 2026. (alert_declaration)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Precipitation totals of 40–80 mm are expected, with some locations possibly exceeding the amount. (supports)
- [● 9 SOURCES] SMN issued an orange alert for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA) on July 31. (SMN)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Rainfall accumulations of 30‑70 mm are expected in the Buenos Aires province. (existing)
- [● 8 SOURCES] A low‑pressure system advancing from the Pacific will cause cyclogenesis over central Argentina between July 30 and August 1. (multiple articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Wind gusts up to 90–100 km/h are forecast for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and other regions. (supports)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional issued yellow and orange storm alerts for more than ten Argentine provinces on July 31–August 1, 2026. (new)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Precipitation totals of 30–80 mm are expected, with some locations possibly exceeding 100 mm. (forecast_precipitation)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Wind gusts up to 90 km/h are forecast for parts of Buenos Aires province. (existing)
- [● 7 SOURCES] SMN issued an orange alert for storms in the AMBA on July 31. (d3e1faa8-598b-49de-b08d-b45d8b867517, 198e5220-d8cb-486a-9f64-d4b6a50b9435, cbdb1381-dbdf-4937-a062-bfc78958b4ab, 7418fb)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The orange alert warned of heavy rain accumulations of 40‑80 mm, with possible local exceedances. (SMN)
Timeline
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2 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 55 sourcesArgentina braces for severe storms and strong winds on Aug 6Orange alerts warn of severe storms, strong winds up to 90 km/h and heavy rain across Argentina, Uruguay and Chile on 6 August, with safety recommendations issued.
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6 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 88 sourcesBuenos Aires storm floods streets, halts flights, damages Exolgan dockA July‑August storm dumped 60‑100 mm of rain on Buenos Aires, flooding streets, cutting power to tens of thousands, delaying flights and causing a partial collapse at Exolgan’s Dock Sud terminal.
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8 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 74 sourcesArgentina and Uruguay brace for severe storms on July 31SMN and Inumet issued orange and yellow storm alerts for Argentina and Uruguay on July 31, expecting 30‑80 mm rain, hail, lightning and wind gusts up to 90 km/h; municipalities have urged residents to stay safe
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12 days ago
[POLITICS] 17 sourcesArgentina issues widespread snow, rain and Zonda wind alertsArgentina's SMN placed red, orange and yellow alerts for extreme cold, heavy snow (up to 60 cm), rain and Zonda winds (70 km/h) across six provinces, urging safety measures and vehicle chains for mountain roads
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14 days ago
[HEALTH] 33 sourcesArgentina faces severe winter weather: snow, cold alerts, transport disruptionsArgentina's winter storm brings snow and sub‑zero temps with alerts, school closures, street bans and high fire risk across multiple provinces.
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16 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 29 sourcesWidespread weather alerts and closures affect regions across the AmericasJuly 23, 2026 saw heat warnings in Mexico, cold and snow alerts across Argentine Patagonia, storm warnings in the Dominican Republic, and park closures in Chile, Italy and Argentina due to extreme weather.
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17 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 18 sourcesArgentina endures cold snap and snow alerts across multiple provinces on July 22Cold front hits Argentina on July 22 with snow, rain and extreme cold alerts; power outages reported in San Juan while multiple cities face sub‑15 °C temps.
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17 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesCatamarca, Argentina and Mexican states issue severe weather alertsArgentina's Catamarca province and multiple Mexican states have issued weather alerts for strong winds and heavy rains, urging precautionary measures and emergency preparedness.
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18 days ago
[HEALTH] 21 sourcesArgentina's western provinces brace for severe winter stormWestern Argentina endures a severe winter storm with heavy snowfall, power outages, emergency aid, road closures and a trapped mining crew, while border crossings with Chile remain shut.
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21 days ago
[CULTURE] 18 sourcesArgentina's Zonda wind sparks fires and power outages across multiple provincesZonda winds across western Argentina triggered alerts, power outages, and numerous fires in La Rioja, Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy and San Juan, prompting emergency responses.
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21 days ago
[CRIME] 20 sourcesArgentina issues orange and yellow alerts as storms, frost and winds hit provincesArgentina's SMN issued orange and yellow alerts for storms, strong winds, frost and extreme cold, affecting multiple provinces and prompting travel and safety warnings.
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23 days ago
[HEALTH] 19 sourcesZonda wind alerts issued across Argentine provincesZonda wind alerts with gusts up to 80‑130 km/h have been issued for San Juan, Catamarca, Tucumán and Córdoba, prompting fire‑risk warnings and travel cautions.
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24 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 21 sourcesArgentina experiences warm spell and showers as early‑July polar cold snap easesArgentina shifts from an early‑July polar cold snap to a warm, wetter spell, with temperatures 2‑4 °C above normal and rain returning across central provinces.
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25 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sourcesMid‑July 2026 cold front brings heavy rain and storms to Uruguay, Argentina, Spain and ChileA mid‑July cold front is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail to Uruguay, Argentina, Spain’s Castilla y León and Chile’s Valparaíso, with related alerts and forecasts across the regions.
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26 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sourcesArgentina sees widespread cold spell as temperatures rise in some regionsArgentina endures a mid‑winter cold spell with yellow alerts in Misiones and Chubut, temps ranging from near‑zero in Buenos Aires to 27 °C in Santiago del Estero as a warm front follows.
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26 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesCold Temperatures and Light Snow Expected in Torres del Paine on July 13, 2026Cold with -3 °C to 0 °C temperatures and 98 % chance of light snow expected in Torres del Paine on July 13, 2026; wind moderate, humidity high.
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28 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPatagonia faces unusually cold July weather with snow forecastPatagonia sees sub‑freezing temperatures in early July 2026, with record cold in Punta Arenas and a forecast for possible snowfall.
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28 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesArgentina's western provinces face snow and wind alertsArgentina's SMN issued orange snow alerts for Mendoza's mountains and yellow alerts for snow, strong winds and heavy rain across western provinces, urging caution on routes.
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28 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesPatagonia faces severe atmospheric river floods and polar cold alertsArgentina’s SMN issued a red flood alert for northern Patagonia due to a category‑4 atmospheric river, while a polar cold front brought record lows and yellow cold alerts across Argentina and Chile, disrupting
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29 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesNeuquén province faces cold and windy conditions on July 8Neuquén province will see near‑freezing temperatures, gusty winds up to 65 km/h, mountain snow and class suspensions on July 8.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina hit by 48‑hour storm system bringing heavy rain, hail and strong windsArgentina faces a 48‑hour storm with heavy rain, hail, and winds up to 90 km/h, triggering alerts in Neuquén, San Juan and Patagonia, while forecasts warn of cloudiness and frost for agricultural regions.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesLatin American regions issue weather alerts amid tropical storms, frost risk and heavy precipitationWeather alerts across Latin America warn of tropical storms in Nicaragua and Venezuela, frost risk in Paraguay, heavy rain, snow and strong winds in Argentina’s Patagonia, and a training session in the DR for a
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 26 sourcesArgentina hit by severe polar cold wave as alerts cover 21 provincesA polar air mass blankets Argentina with record lows, prompting yellow alerts in 21 provinces, school closures in Mendoza, health warnings, and a forecast of gradual warming later in the week.
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesArgentina's Corrientes and Chaco Brace for Extreme July WeatherYellow storm alert hits Corrientes with heavy rain and hail, while Chaco faces a historic freeze before a rapid shift to 30 °C temps later in July.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesArgentina's provinces adjust school operations amid cold wave, tech rollout and World Cup matchArgentina’s provincial education authorities tackled a cold‑wave class suspension request in Catamarca, expanded classroom technology and winter maintenance in Mendoza, and kept schools open during the World C
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about 1 month ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 14 sourcesSouth America issues wind, rain and frost warnings for early July 2026Argentina, Chile and Ecuador issued wind, rain and frost alerts for early July 2026, warning of gusts up to 100 km/h, sub‑zero temperatures, heavy rains and heightened fire risk.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMendoza polar wave: schools remain open despite extreme coldMendoza's education authority says schools will stay open Wednesday and Thursday despite a polar wave forecast with temperatures down to –5 °C and possible snow, as officials monitor conditions.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesArgentina braced for extreme cold, snow and strong winds in PatagoniaA polar front will hit Patagonia with extreme cold, heavy rain, snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h, then spread frosts across much of Argentina next week.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesCold fronts trigger frost and rain alerts in Argentina and MexicoCold fronts bring frost warnings for Argentine farms, snow in Neuquén and rain‑snow in Tierra del Fuego, while Mexico City issues an orange alert for heavy rain and hail in four boroughs.
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about 2 months ago
[HEALTH] 3 sourcesArgentina issues yellow cold alerts for Chubut and Entre RíosArgentina's weather service issued yellow cold alerts for Chubus (June 14) and Entre Ríos (June 15), warning sub‑zero temps, health risks for vulnerable groups and frost threats to agriculture.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesArgentina's Mendoza and Chile's Magallanes issue wind and snow warningsArgentina's SMN warned of Zonda winds and 15‑30 cm snow in Mendoza's high mountains, while Chile's Senapred kept a wind warning for Magallanes with gusts up to 100 km/h and severe cold.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesArgentina issues violet fog alert for Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santa FeArgentina's SMN raised a violet fog alert for Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe, urging drivers to use low beams, keep distance and limit travel as visibility drops sharply.
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about 2 months ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesArgentina issues snowfall alert as Antarctic cold front approachesArgentina raised a snowfall alert for Nahuel Huapi with 40‑60 cm snow and strong winds, while an Antarctic cold front set for 19 June will bring severe cold to eight provinces.
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