Pampero, hail and severe storms in Argentina

After several days of heat and humidity, the arrival of the Pampero — a cool, dry wind from the southwest — often triggers severe storms over the Pampa, with lightning, gusts and hail.

Hail

Hail is a serious problem in regions such as Mendoza, where it damages the vineyards, and on the humid Pampa, where it affects crops and cars. Storms can form and grow very quickly within hours.

How to anticipate it

Watch the wind trend and the severe-storm alerts: a switch from a warm northerly to a cool southwesterly (the Pampero) usually marks the moment of greatest risk. Follow the live radar to see where the cells are heading.