Extreme Heatwave Grips Corrientes Province, Argentina: Ituzaingó Records Highest Thermal Sensation

The province of Corrientes, Argentina, is experiencing extreme temperatures, with the city of Ituzaingó recording a thermal sensation of 48°C (118°F) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The province is currently under a yellow alert due to the intense heat.

Ituzaingó Leads in Thermal Sensation

At 3 p.m. Local time, Ituzaingó registered a thermal sensation of 48°C, making it the hottest location in the country based on this metric. This calculation is based on a measured temperature of 38.2°C (100.8°F). While the SMN doesn’t measure thermal sensation in all parts of the country, Ituzaingó’s reading is particularly noteworthy.

Corrientes Province Under Heat Alert

Despite the extreme thermal sensation in Ituzaingó, the city ranked sixth in the country for actual temperature, with the provincial capital, Corrientes, ranking fifth. At 3 p.m., Corrientes city recorded a temperature of 39.3°C (102.7°F), though its thermal sensation wasn’t officially measured.

National Heat Rankings

The cities with the highest thermal sensations nationally, as of Tuesday afternoon, are:

• Formosa: 40.3°C (104.5°F)
• Las Lomitas (Formosa): 40.2°C (104.4°F)
• Resistencia: 39.7°C (103.5°F)
• Presidencia de Roque Sáenz Peña (Chaco): 39.7°C (103.5°F)
• Corrientes (Capital): Temperature not specified, ranked 5th
• Ituzaingó: 48°C Thermal Sensation, ranked 6th in temperature

Forecast for the Coming Days

The heatwave is expected to continue in Corrientes, with no rain anticipated in the immediate future. The SMN forecasts partially cloudy skies with minimum temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and maximums potentially reaching 39°C (102°F) on Wednesday. A slight chance of isolated thunderstorms is predicted for Thursday night.

National Meteorological Service (SMN)

MSN Weather – Ituzaingó, Corrientes