Inmet issued an alert for 20 states in the country, with the highest risk in Rondônia, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Tocantins, Goiás, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Federal District, Amazonas, Pará and Minas Gerais
As the weekend approaches, weather conditions create concern for those who live on hills, slopes or simply intend to carry out outdoor activities. The (National Institute of Meteorology) issued alerts for 20 states in Brazil, signaling the possibility of strong and isolated storms in the North, Central-West, South and Southeast regions. These warnings suggest the possibility of a new episode of the South Atlantic Convergence Zone (ZCAS), which could result in flooding and power failures.
Civil Defense advises the population to avoid areas susceptible to falling trees and flooding, in addition to staying informed about weather warnings, especially during this Saturday (9), when weather conditions may be more severe. Inmet warnings are classified into different risk levels. The yellow alert, which indicates moderate risk, covers the states of Amazonas, Acre, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Pará, Bahia, Maranhão, Piauí, Rio Grande do Sul, the extreme south of Espírito Santo and Roraima. In these places, the forecast is for rainfall of up to 50 mm per day and winds that can reach 60 km/h.
On the other hand, the orange alert, which represents a greater risk, includes Rondônia, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Tocantins, Goiás, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Federal District, southern Amazonas, Pará and western Minas Gerais . In these states, rainfall can reach 100 mm per day, with winds of up to 100 km/h. Specific forecasts for some capitals are varied. In São Paulo, rain showers and thunderstorms are expected, with temperatures varying between 14°C and 23°C. In Rio de Janeiro, the forecast is for isolated rain, with temperatures between 18°C and 31°C. Belo Horizonte should have cloudy weather and isolated rain, with minimums of 17°C and maximums of 30°C.
Manaus will face a muggy weekend, with temperatures between 24°C and 35°C, as well as rain and thunderstorms. Salvador will also have isolated rain, with temperatures varying between 23°C and 32°C. The capitals of the South (Curitiba, Florianópolis and Porto Alegre) presented many clouds and isolated rain showers on Friday (8), but there is no forecast of significant rain for Saturday (9) and Sunday (10). The population must be aware of climate change and follow the authorities’ guidelines to ensure safety during this period.
Published by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the help of AI
