With the weakening of the effects of the cold front in the state, the rains tend to decrease in Rio de Janeiro this Thursday. According to a yellow alert issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), precipitation can reach 50 mm/day in the capital Rio de Janeiro, which also presents a drop in temperature, with a maximum of 28°C. However, the Southeast region is still under the influence of the entry of cold air, responsible for the persistence of storms in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
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— The cold front provides moisture support, increasing the chance of rain showers in the Southeast. This Thursday, Espírito Santo is an excellent indication, especially the capital, Vitória — underlines meteorologist Andrea Ramos.
The slow movement of the front also favors unstable weather conditions in the Midwest region of the country. According to Inmet data, rain showers, accompanied by lightning and winds of up to 60 km/h, are expected in states like Mato Grosso and Goiás, in addition to the Federal District. Thermometers indicate a maximum of 31°C in Cuiabá (MT), 28°C in Goiânia and 24°C in the city of Brasília.
Storms also affected the north of the country. Cities like Manaus (AM), Belém (PA) and Rio Branco (AC) experience storms, in addition to high temperatures. The maximum reaches 33°C in the capitals of Amazonas and Pará, and can reach 30°C in Acre.
Unlike other regions, the South and the North-East will experience a sunny day, with no risk of rain. Thermometers rise in Porto Alegre (RS) and Florianópolis (SC), reaching 30°C and 26°C respectively. Low relative air humidity still affects the northeastern states, including Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco and Alagoas. The current water deficit may cause feelings of discomfort and dryness among residents of the region.
However, despite the generally clear weather in the Northeast region, storms can occur inland from Bahia.
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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:
- Turn off electrical appliances and the general power supply;
- Observe changes in slope;
- Stay in a sheltered area and, in case of gusty winds, do not take shelter under trees, due to the slight risk of falling and electric shock, and do not park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs;
- In case of flooding or similar, protect your belongings from water by packing them in plastic bags;
- Obtain more information from Civil Protection (telephone 199) and the firefighters (telephone 193).
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