Today's weather in Esquel: the weather forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The weather forecast for Esquel this Wednesday, May 7, indicates a high of 8°C and a low of 3°C.

In turn, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN) , winds of 13 km/h are estimated, and the average humidity will be 79%.

The SMN report states that light rainfall of 2 mm is expected in the early hours of Wednesday, May 7, with a humidity of 79% and light winds of 13 km/h from the northwest .

Meanwhile, drizzle of 1 mm is forecast for mid-morning, with a humidity of 79% and light winds of 11 km/h from the northwest.

According to the agency's forecast in Esquel, 2 mm of drizzle is forecast for this afternoon and light winds of 15 km/h from the northwest are expected.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall of 16 mm and light winds of 7 km/h from the west are expected tonight.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) is the official agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating meteorological information in the country. Its main functions are to predict the climate and weather , issue early warnings about dangerous weather phenomena, and provide climate information for various activities, such as aviation, agriculture, and navigation.

The SMN operates through a network of meteorological stations distributed throughout the country, in addition to using satellite images and numerical prediction models.

The agency itself refers to an alert as "the possible occurrence of a meteorological threat," which it issues to support decision-making by all sectors of the population. They are generally issued 24, 48, or 72 hours before the event. On the other hand, very short-term advisories (VTAs) urge the population to take action quickly, as the phenomenon can occur within minutes of their issuance.

The alert may be issued in the event of rain or storms, or in the event of extreme temperatures or phenomena that deviate from normal conditions.

Meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and the risk of temporary interruption of daily activities are possible, according to the SMN.

In the case of high temperatures, the yellow level indicates that they may be dangerous, especially for at-risk groups, such as children, people over 65, and those with chronic illnesses.

This warning indicates that hazardous weather events are expected for society, life, property, and the environment. In this case, temperatures could be very dangerous, especially for at-risk groups.

The agency's website warns of "exceptional meteorological phenomena with the potential to cause emergencies or disasters."

In this type of alert, temperatures are "very dangerous and can affect everyone, even healthy people."