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Thursday, January 05, 2012

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Important rains headed for Argentina 5+ inches in spots Severe weather will slow drought

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Severe Weather To Slow Drought

A strong trough will move into C Argentina next week bringing heavy rain and severe weather to some very dry areas. 1.50-2.00 inch rains are now shown to reach a large portion of Santa Fe, Entre Rios, Uruguay, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, Monday-Thursday. Maximum totals of 5+ inches are possible.

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Palmer Drought Index January, 2012

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The Palmer Drought Index (a measurement of precipitation and temperature) shows varying intensities of drought over S, SW, W and NW Argentina. Pockets of minor to moderate drought are also seen (as of January, 2012) over S Uruguay, NE Argentina and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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The next 7 daysrains begin Monday in S Argentina on leaving some heavy amounts with increasing coverage on Tuesday and much colder conditions. Expect rain totals of 1-2 inches from NW to SE Argentina and pockets of 3-5+ inches.

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Ten Day Rain Totalsthese rains allow for significant drought slowing in C Argentina and S Brazil. Ten day totals show a minimum of precipitation totals across far N Argentina (Chaco into Salta) and far S Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).

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Mid-montharound Jan 16, rains return to the South and West.

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