In 2012, a strong storm swept across southern Uruguay from 18 to 19 September.[1]
| Type | Extratropical cyclone |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 18, 2012 |
| Dissipated | September 19, 2012 |
| Highest winds |
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| Lowest pressure | 992 mb (29.29 inHg) |
| Fatalities | 3 total |
| Areas affected | Southern Uruguay |
Facts edit
The main area affected were the departments on the River Plate and Atlantic coasts: Colonia, San José, Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha.[1]
The strongest winds were in Punta del Este (172 km/h), Montevideo (122 km/h), Laguna del Sauce (120 km/h), Colonia (103 km/h), San José (102 km/h), Melo (98 km/h), Tacuarembó (87 km/h), Rivera (83 km/h).[1]
The government was forced to close public buildings, suspend transport and recommend residents in the capital Montevideo and other locations along the coast to remain at home. Luckily enough, it was the week of spring holidays, so children did not have to attend school.[2]
Aftermath edit
Meteorologists considered this to be an extratropical cyclone.[1]
General comment was that his cyclone was less severe than the 2005 storm.[3]
Three people were reported dead in San José, due to a flood.[1]
This storm is part of a regional phenomenon, called sudestada, covering also Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia, where other people were reported dead as well.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "3 people dead in the storm" (in Spanish). El Observador. 20 Sep 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012.
- ^ "Spring cyclone paralyzes Uruguay's capital". MercoPress. 20 Sep 2012.
- ^ "2005 cyclone much worse than 2012" (in Spanish). El Observador. 20 September 2012. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012.
- ^ "Southern Cone panics with the cyclone" (in Spanish). EL PAIS. 20 Sep 2012. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013.
External links edit
- "The 2012 storm on the social networks" (in Spanish). El Observador. 20 Sep 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012.
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