A powerful and unexpected storm hit Buenos Aires on Tuesday evening, bringing operations at Jorge Newbery Airport to a complete standstill. At the airport, heavy rain and lightning triggered safety protocols that prohibited refueling and aircraft movement on the runway. A severe storm alert is currently in place for Greater Buenos Aires. No rain is forecast in the city or its suburbs, with mostly cloudy skies in the early morning, gradually becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, Friday, marking the end of Christmas week, will see partly cloudy skies and a renewed heat wave.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald December 24, 2025 17:13 UTC