Mendoza on orange alert for Zonda winds: classes off, Unión fly | OneFootball

The Zonda wind made itself felt once again in Mendoza this Friday, prompting authorities to issue an orange alert for the entire province. The weather phenomenon, which began to appear lightly in some areas during the morning, will intensify significantly as the hours go by, accompanied by a sharp rise in temperature that could reach 24 degrees in Greater Mendoza.

According to data from the National Meteorological Service, the strongest gusts will reach the metropolitan area around noon, peaking in intensity at about 4:00 p.m. In light of this situation, residents were advised to take extra precautions when out in public and to suspend any outdoor activities.

As a preventive measure against the risk posed by the storm, the General Directorate of Schools (DGE) ordered the suspension of in-person classes during the morning shift at educational institutions of all levels in Greater Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Lavalle, San Rafael, and Malargüe.

The change in weather and the arrival of Unión de Santa Fe

By the afternoon, a southerly wind front is expected to move in and begin displacing the Zonda. Gusts from the south, with estimated speeds of 40 kilometers per hour, will first affect the southern part of the province starting at 4:00 p.m. and will spread to the North and East after 6:00 p.m. This phenomenon will remain active until 1:00 a.m. Saturday, causing a noticeable drop in temperature.

Amid this complex weather scenario, the Unión squad is traveling by plane to Mendoza today. The Tatengue delegation is braving the weather conditions in the Cuyo region to settle in ahead of this Saturday’s crucial match against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza, scheduled as part of a sports agenda that will be closely watching how the weather develops.

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