Heat will be the exclusive protagonist this week for porteños (NA)

Summer is closer to the end but the heat does not seem to want to leave the porteños and for this week the national meteorological service predicts oppressive heat with maximums of 35° which will last until next Sunday inclusive. The rains forecast for Wednesday will do little to relieve the inhabitants of the City of Buenos Aires and its surroundings.

Hoy Monday, with a clear to slightly cloudy sky, the thermal marks will gradually warm up. Of the expected minimum 21°, the maximum will reach 31 degrees in the afternoon. The winds will be variable from the eastern sector, which will turn first towards the north and finally towards the northeast.

He martes the thermometers begin to rise in intensity. Under a slightly cloudy sky throughout the day, the minimums of 23° will only be a pleasant passing memory because the 35 degrees forecast for the afternoon will be felt with a strong wind blowing from the northern sector. .

He Wednesday A few isolated thunderstorms are expected, especially in the afternoon. The minimums of 22° in the morning will quickly be overcome with 35 degrees in the afternoon, which even the expected rain will not be able to mitigate. The winds will continue constant from the northern sector.

Another exhausting day is ahead for the THURSDAY and despite a mostly cloudy sky, the minimums will be 21° and the maximums 34 degrees. The wind will be variable from the northern sector which will turn towards the east.

And once again the heat will be the exclusive protagonist of the Friday, the best day of the week. With partly to somewhat cloudy skies, temperatures will range between a minimum of 21° and a maximum of 34 degrees in the afternoon. Winds will be constant from the southeast sector.

will finally come SATURDAY and the beginning of the weekend to somehow reduce the heat because once again the temperatures will rise to a maximum of 35° with a minimum of 22 degrees. Under a mostly cloudy sky throughout the day, the winds will be constant from the southeast sector.

Finally, similar weather conditions are expected for the day domingo. Once again the heat as the main actor and a maximum which will once again be around 35° with a minimum of 22 degrees and constant winds from the southeast sector.

The SMN estimates that the maximum will be around 35 degrees (Maximiliano Luna)
The SMN estimates that the maximum will be around 35 degrees (Maximiliano Luna)

and according to Argentine National Meteorological Serviceis defined hello heat to a “period during which the maximum and minimum temperatures equal or exceed, at least for 3 consecutive days and simultaneouslycertain thresholds which depend on each locality”.

Beyond this explanation, when a very high temperature is prolonged over time, the organism is also affected, since they can occur heat stroke, sunstroke or dehydration. For this reason, it is extremely important to take into consideration certain recommendations to be able to enjoy the heat while being healthy.

Here are the recommendations of the SMN against heat waves:

– Increase fluid intake to maintain hydration

– Do not expose yourself too much to the sun or during the central hours of the day.

– Avoid alcoholic or very sweet drinks.

– Avoid large meals.

– Eat vegetables and fruits instead of large meals.

– Reduce physical activity.

– Wear light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.

– Stay in ventilated or air-conditioned spaces.

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