According to Inmet, the climate phenomenon should extend until July 4; Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina have a risk of frost
A For Brazil it indicates a week marked by a cold wave that mainly reaches the central and southern regions of the country. Young Pan’s weather said that, unlike the which faces a heat wave with temperatures around 40ºC, Brazil will experience a significant drop in temperatures. The cold wave, which began on the last day of June, should extend until July 4, affecting states such as Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Rondônia and Acre. In these regions, temperatures can be up to 5ºC below the expected average for this time of year.
The polar air mass that advances on the country is responsible for this phenomenon, known as cold, when it reaches northern Brazil. The weather risk map shows that the cold front has passed through Rio Grande do Sul and advances over Paraná and São Paulo. In the state capital, the maximum expected is 20ºC, with the possibility of drizzle at night. However, there is no forecast of heavy rain in Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and much of the Midwest. Time remains firm in Rio Grande do Sul, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, while areas of Paraná and Santa Catarina can face instability.
Temperatures vary significantly between the capitals. In São Paulo, the maximum should not exceed 20ºC, while in Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, the maxims are 27ºC and 26ºC, respectively. Porto Alegre, which should not record rain earlier this week, will have a maximum of only 15ºC. The cold wave is an opportunity for Brazilians to take coats and scarves from the closet, as the cold weather should persist by early July.
With the arrival of this cold front, it is important that the population is prepared for low temperatures, especially in the most affected regions. It is recommended to wear appropriate cold clothes and special attention to the most vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly. In addition, it is advisable for people to be aware of meteorological updates to stay informed about possible climate changes throughout the week.
*With information from Paula Nobre
*Report produced with the aid of AI
