The state of São Paulo is experiencing a Saturday (23) marked by instability and heavy rain in different regions, according toalerts issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET). The agency placed part of São Paulo territory to a degree of severity of danger for heavy rainfallcom forecast of accumulations of between 50 and 100 millimeters throughout the day and winds that could reach between 60 and 100 km/h.
According to the forecast for the weekendas conditions for rain showers and thunderstorms intensify in the Southeastwith emphasis on the state of São Paulo. You largest accumulations are expected precisely in São Paulowhere there is a possibility of persistent rain throughout the day.
Between aces areas under greater attention are the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, Campinas, Vale do Paraíba, Litoral Sul, Piracicaba, Bauru, Ribeirão Preto, Araraquara, Marília, Araçatuba, São José do Rio Preto, Presidente Prudente and regions of Itapetininga and Macro Metropolitana Paulista.
In addition to the danger warning, INMET also maintains a for areas of the state, indicating volumes between 20 and 30 mm per hour or up to 50 mm per day, accompanied by winds of 40 to 60 km/h. Despite the lower intensity compared to the first warning, there is still a risk of urban disturbances, such as occasional flooding, falling branches and electrical discharges.
Instability is associated with performance of a meteorological trough at medium levels of the atmospherecombined with moisture circulation and an area of low pressure near the coasts of Paraná. This scenario favors frequent rain from the early hours of the day in areas of the interior, coast and Greater São Paulo, in addition to the risk of isolated storms and possible hail.
In the capital of São Paulo, the forecast indicates rain at any time, with moderate to strong intensitypossibility of temporary and high accumulations. The maximum temperature must not exceed 19°C.
They advise that, in case of gusts of wind, the population avoid taking shelter under trees or parking vehicles near transmission towers or advertising signs. It is also recommended turn off electrical appliances and seek information from Civil Defense (199) and the Fire Department (193).
