The Civil Defense broadcast system issued a red alert, considered severe, for residents of the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul. According to the agency, there could be strong wind gusts, reaching 90 km/h.
Civil Defense alerts SEVERO/CELL BROADCAST regarding violent storms in the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, with strong winds. Valid until 4:20 p.m. on December 15. Be careful. Emergency call 190/193. pic.twitter.com/r5YB5eUeD8
– Civil Defense RS (@DefesaCivilRS) December 15, 2025
“Stay sheltered during storms, away from trees, electrical panels/poles. Remove electronic devices from the socket and keep doors and windows tightly closed. Shelter pets. Check with your city’s Civil Protection, find out about Municipal Emergency Plans to find out what the risks are and how to act in the event of a disaster in your municipality”, advises Civil Defense.
The red alert is considered very high, within the agency’s severity scale (consisting of green, yellow, orange, red and purple). According to Defense, it requires the population to “take action” in the face of the dangers they may face.
Danger scale
- Green: normal
- Yellow: moderate alert, be attentive
- Orange: high alert, be prepared
- Red: very high alert, take action
- Purple: extreme alert, immediate action
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