Orange Weather Alert from SMN for Puerto Iguazú: Storm Until 11/07 at 2:59 PM

What the warning says

The area will be affected by strong storms, some severe. They may be accompanied by abundant precipitation, hail of various sizes, intense gusts that can exceed 90 km/h, and frequent lightning. Accumulated precipitation values between 50 and 90 mm are expected, which may be locally exceeded.

Official warning text (quoted in the original, in Spanish).

The alert is in the orange range and covers Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, from 11/07 at 9:01 AM to 11/07 at 2:59 PM.

What the agency recommends

• 1- Follow the instructions of local authorities. Calm is essential in these situations.
• 2- Leave only if necessary.
• 3- Stay in enclosed buildings such as homes, schools, and public buildings.

What changes for those on the border

The warning is from the Argentine side of the border, a few kilometers from Foz do Iguaçu, and reaches those crossing the bridge during the period. River measurements are listed under "Cataratas hoje"; strong wind and heavy rain delay the crossing, and the queue is listed under "fila da ponte". The forecast for the three sides is listed under "clima da fronteira".

This article is generated from the official warning as soon as it is published and updated while the alert remains active.

Source: SMN — Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Argentina)