Storms and gusts should reach various regions of SP, alert Civil Defense

Change of hot and dry time on Saturday (20) occurs because of the arrival of a cold front, according to meteorological predictions

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Strong heat from the weekend will give way to thunderstorms with gusts of wind, lightning and hail in the state of São Paulo

The winter turn to spring in the southern hemisphere, which begins this Monday (22), will be marked by a sudden change in time. The strong heat of the weekend will give way to thunderstorms with gusts of wind, lightning and hail in the state of, according to the Civil Defense. The change in the hot and dry weather of Saturday (20), with temperatures above 30 ° C, typical of summer in the middle of winter, occurs because of the arrival of a cold front, according to meteorological predictions.

Between today, 21, and tomorrow, 22, strong winds and severe storm for the São Paulo Metropolitan Region, Baixada Santista, Ribeira Valley, Itapeva Valley, Paraíba Valley, Serrada Mantiqueira, North Coast of São Paulo, as well as regions of Campinas and Sorocaba, according to Civil Defense. In the same period, strong winds and moderate rain are expected in the interior of the state of São Paulo in the regions of the municipalities of Presidente Prudente, Marília, Bauru, Araraquara, Araçatuba, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Ribeirão Preto, Franca and Barretos.

Strong winds and heavy rains are risk factors for citizens. The Civil Defense warns that people move away from trees during the thunderstorms, stay in safe places, avoid the practice of water sports, and never cross flooded areas. Authorities recommend that in case of emergency the Civil Defense be called by calling 199 or the Fire Department by calling 193.

The Climatempo Meteorological Agency predicts that the last weekend of winter will be marked by high temperatures in the South, Midwest and Southeast of the country. In addition to the state capital, there is a chance of new heat records from winter in and no.

The change of time at the end of the weekend occurs because of the arrival of a cold front. The shock of the cold air mass with the hot air causes rain, followed by a drop in temperature. For the beginning of this week, thermometers are expected not to record temperatures above 18 ° C.

*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nicolas Robert

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