2024-08-08 01:40:10
An extratropical cyclone is forming off the coast of Buenos Aires province and is threatening to severely affect Uruguay as it moves north. This climatic phenomenon, as a result of the cyclogenesis process, could bring with it very strong gusts of wind, especially in the coastal regions of the country.
According to forecasts, the cyclone will migrate north this Thursday, placing itself at the mouth of the Río de la Plata, affecting mainly the south of Uruguay. Montevideo, Maldonado, Colonia, San José and Canelones are the departments that must be prepared to face bad weather. “The wind will increase significantly this Thursday,” meteorologists warned, with gusts of up to 100 km/h expected at some coastal points, which could damage infrastructure such as roofs, trees and poles, as well good to disturb the coast. electricity supply.
The cyclone will continue its path towards Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on Friday. Although the phenomenon will also be significant, it is expected to gradually lose strength with the entry of a high pressure center that will bring cold air. However, there will be strong winds in the south and east of Rio Grande do Sul, with gusts reaching between 70 and 90 km/h in places near the coast and the Lagoa dos Patos region. Porto Alegre, for its part, will see winds of lower intensity, but still significant, with speeds between 50 and 60 km/h.
Because the cyclone is closer and less intense, it will not last long, experts predict. Friday is the most impactful day in Rio Grande do Sul, and although problems such as falling trees may arise, the risk is lower compared to previous cyclones last year.
The arrival of the cyclone will also be accompanied by a cold air mass of polar origin, which will add to the cold feeling due to the wind. Wind chills are expected to be very low at night, although actual temperatures will remain above freezing in most areas.
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