temperatures rise in the southeast, Rio reaches 40°C and SP can record 36°C; see the forecast

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— The heat in the southeast is attracting a lot of attention, as São Paulo can reach 36°C this Thursday. If this happens, it will be the highest temperature recorded on a December day since 1963. So, the Christmas present could take the form of a heat record — explains meteorologist Cesa Soares, from Climatempo.

In the South, the rain persists with the passage of a cold front, which is heading towards the ocean. Rainfall of up to 100 mm/day is expected, with intense winds of 100 km/h and a risk of hail. Despite the storms, the weather remains heavy in the region. Thermometers indicate 33°C in Florianópolis (SC) and Curitiba (PR).

Humidity and heat favor showers in the northern and central-western regions. States like Amazonas, Acre, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul will experience accumulations of up to 50 mm/day. The maximum is 30°C for Manaus (AM) and 31°C for Rio Branco (AC). Thermometers also indicate 35°C in Cuiabá (MT) and Campo Grande (MS).

Instability and heat also persist in northeastern Brazil, due to an intertropical convergence zone that favors the formation of deep clouds. There is a possibility of rain showers in the states of Alagoas, Sergipe and Bahia. The maximum is 31°C in Maceió (AL) and Salvador (BA), and 30°C in Aracaju (SE).

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: