An intense polar front keeps Santa Cruz and Chubut under a red alert, with temperatures plunging below -20°C. New snowfalls are expected in the Andes, while the Buenos Aires area sees a slight improvement. Discover the details and recommendations to face this weather.
According to local sources, the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will face the coldest period of the year with severe snow and frost. The National Meteorological Service has issued red and orange alerts. Highway authorities recommend avoiding non-essential travel and carrying tire chains. Teams are working tirelessly to keep roads safe.
The Argentine province of Santa Cruz is experiencing the most intense cold event of the year, with heavy snowfall and severe frosts. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a red alert for several areas, while the Highway Department recommends extreme caution on routes as temperatures could drop to -20°C in the mountains.
The Argentine province of Córdoba is bracing for a severe weather scenario on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17, 2026. Authorities forecast strong wind gusts, the local Zonda wind effect, and an extreme risk of forest fires. Safety guidelines have been issued to protect the community.
Paris faces its second extreme heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to exceed 42 degrees Celsius. French authorities have declared a red alert in the Île-de-France region, affecting 22 million people. As a preventive measure, the Eiffel Tower and major museums like the Louvre and Orsay will close early this weekend.
Francia se prepara para una nueva y severa ola de calor que afectará a millones de personas. Las autoridades parisinas declararon la alerta roja por segunda vez en el año, mientras se reportan incrementos alarmantes en la mortalidad. Descubrí cómo el país europeo enfrenta este fenómeno con medidas preventivas.
An unprecedented heatwave is sweeping across Europe with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F). France has placed 44 million people under red alert, Spain reports 212 heat-related deaths in just 4 days, and Italy confirms 5 fatalities within 24 hours. For the first time ever, the Netherlands has issued a red heat alert, while Switzerland shatters its all-time temperature record at 38°C (100°F).
An unprecedented heatwave has plunged France into a state of emergency, with 58 of its 101 departments under maximum alert. The electrical grid collapsed in Brittany, leaving tens of thousands without power, as temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 44°C (111°F) in Bordeaux.
A mass of hot air from North Africa is shattering historic records across the European continent. France is experiencing its hottest night since 1947, Spain and Italy are on maximum alert, and the UK faces temperatures up to 39°C. At least 40 people have died in France, and authorities warn this could be just the beginning of more frequent extreme weather events.
An unprecedented heat wave is sweeping through Europe for the second time in two months, with temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F). France has declared red alerts in over half of its territory, banned public alcohol consumption, and closed more than 800 schools. The UK braces to break its all-time June temperature record while scientists warn these extreme weather events will become increasingly frequent.
A massive warm air mass originating from North Africa is sweeping across the European continent, bringing extreme temperatures surpassing 40°C in various regions. France is enduring its hottest nights on record, while Italy has issued a maximum red alert for eight major cities. Greece actively battles forest fires as authorities warn of significant health risks for the population.
A mass of warm air from North Africa is suffocating Europe with extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple countries. France records its hottest nights in history, while Italy decreed red alert in eight cities. Authorities warn of rural fires and intense storms.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
