Overview
- The Argentine meteorological service placed Córdoba under a yellow alert for today with three windows—03:00–08:59, 15:00–20:59, and 21:00–02:59—warning of locally strong storms with 40–70 mm of rain, hail, frequent lightning and gusts up to 75 km/h.
- The SMN advises securing loose objects, keeping away from trees, avoiding parking under branches, staying informed through authorities and preparing an emergency kit with essentials.
- Spain’s AEMET-based forecasts report widespread rain across Galician towns such as Vigo, Tui and Ponte Caldelas today with near-100% precipitation probabilities, storm chances up to 95% and southerly gusts reaching roughly 66–67 km/h.
- New York City authorities report 13 deaths linked to the recent polar wave, with victims found outdoors and official causes pending autopsies, while more than 800 people were moved to heated shelters during the cold emergency.
- Peru’s Senamhi warned of very high to extremely high UV on Lima’s beaches over Jan 31–Feb 1 and urged avoiding direct sun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., using sunscreen, wide-brim hats, UV-protective eyewear, covering clothing and hydration.