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Floods in Rio Grande do Sul
The south of Brazil is on alert for the arrival of a “bomb cyclone” that will bring very strong winds and intense rain.
The forecast indicates that the “bomb cyclone” will form at sea next Tuesday, November 12th, close to the southern coast of Brazil.
The region is on alert for worsening weather conditions in the coming days.
They already feel heavy rains in several southern states, but weather conditions could worsen in the coming hours.
What is a “bomb cyclone”?
A “bomb cyclone” is a type of extratropical cyclone which forms over relatively cold waters. It results from the shock of a cold air mass with the hot air mass of the continent, and is characterized by intensifying quickly, generally in a short period of time.
The meteorological phenomenon causes strong winds and rain and sometimes snow.
In some situations, it can evolve so quickly and intensely that it is compared to a category 3 hurricane.
It can cause significant damage due to its intensity and ability to move quickly.
How will the “bomb cyclone” hit Brazil?
The forecast indicates that this “bomb cyclone” will form near the southern coast of Brazil, in the Atlantic Ocean, next Tuesday, November 12th.
It should not actually enter Brazilian territory. But despite this, it will bring gusts of strong wind to the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná.
Brazil’s (Inmet) predicts winds that could reach 80 km/hour in these states. The intense rains that are already felt in this region are also expected to intensify.
However, the effects of the “bomb cyclone” are still unpredictable. Everything will depend on how far you are from the mainland.
