The National Meteorological Service issued orange alerts for extreme temperatures on Sunday, February 1, in the Patagonian provinces of Río Negro, Neuquén, and Chubut. These warnings cover specific areas in each region to alert about severe weather conditions in the coming hours. Meanwhile, yellow alerts for storms are in place across 10 other provinces in the country.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) activated orange alerts for extreme temperatures in three southern provinces. In Río Negro, the alert affects specific zones, as reported by TN, aiming to inform about warnings for the coming hours. Similarly, orange alerts were issued in Neuquén and Chubut for intense heat conditions expected that day.
These weather measures underscore the need for preparation against severe meteorological events in Patagonia. The SMN, tasked with monitoring and forecasting weather, released these notifications around 11:30 PM the previous day, stressing caution in affected areas. Exact temperatures are not detailed in initial reports, but orange alerts signal moderate to high risk.
In parallel, a yellow alert for storms covers 10 provinces on the same day, per a report published at 7:13 PM. This combination of alerts illustrates a varied weather landscape across Argentina, with extreme heat in the south and potential precipitation elsewhere. Officials advise following SMN updates for safety measures.