Saturday will be rainy in Rio and strong coastal winds will hit the southern region; check the forecast

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— It is the last Saturday of spring and Sunday is the first day of summer, which begins at 12:03 Brasilia time. Temperatures are rising again, especially in Rio and São Paulo, which is a big change compared to what was recorded on Thursday and Friday — underlines meteorologist Cesar Soares, from Climatempo.

The weather remains generally firm and just as hot in the southern region of the country. Thermometers indicate a maximum of 33°C in Porto Alegre (SC) and 27°C in Curitiba (PR). However, in the coastal strip of Rio Grande do Sul, the arrival of strong coastal winds can cause gales and contribute to sea agitation.

In the North, storms, intensified by a strong circulation of humidity, continue throughout the weekend. Cities like Manaus (AM), Belém (PA) and Macapá (AP) experience large amounts of rain, in addition to high temperatures. The maximum reaches 32°C in the capitals of Amazonas and Amapá, and 33°C in Pará.

Climate instability can also be seen in the Midwest region of the country. According to Inmet data, precipitation, accompanied by lightning and winds of up to 60 km/h, is expected in states such as Mato Grosso and Goiás, in addition to the Federal District. Thermometers indicate a maximum of 31°C in Cuiabá (MT) and 29°C in Goiânia (GO), in addition to 27°C in the city of Brasília.

— The rain, with significant volumes and accompanied by thunderstorms and gusts, with a risk of hail, is concentrated in the central part of the country, mainly in the east of Mato Grosso, in addition to the west of Goiás and the extreme northeast of Mato Grosso do Sul. In these areas, humidity favors thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon — explains meteorologist Andrea Ramos.

On Saturday and Sunday, low relative air humidity continues to affect northeastern states such as Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco and Alagoas. The current water deficit may cause feelings of discomfort and dryness among residents of the region. The maximum is 32°C in Recife and 31°C in Maceió (AL) and Natal (RN).

The recommendation of the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) is that the population avoids facing bad weather, observes changes in slope and, if possible, turns off electrical appliances and the general energy supply. The Institute also leaves a series of instructions for residents of areas that could be most affected by the rains. Look: