Almost the entire country is expected to experience heavy rain on Wednesday (3/12), according to the National Meteorological Institute (Inmet). The agency issued warnings of danger and potential danger to all regions of the national territory. The states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais have the possibility of hail.
According to the meteorological warning, icy rocks are hitting cities in the interior of both states, as well as part of the coastal Rio region. Heat and rain continue to persist in the southeastern region, with maximum temperatures likely to reach 30°C in the capital, Rio de Janeiro, and 28°C in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.
Storms are also expected across much of the northern region of Brazil. States such as Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins and Rondonia are expected to face rainfall of up to 50 mm per day, in addition to strong winds that may reach speeds of up to 60 km per hour.
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The same thing happens in the center-west of the country, which, in addition to storms, maintains high temperatures. The maximum is 30 °C in the cities of Cuiabá (MT) and Campo Grande (MS), and 29 °C in Goiânia (GO).
According to the agency, this entire region is under the influence of moisture coming from the Amazon, which keeps the weather humid, as maximum temperatures were recorded at some points, even higher than 30 degrees, with the possibility of rain showers due to the formation of storm clouds.
In northeastern Brazil, relative humidity will be low in areas such as Piaui, Pernambuco and Alagoas, which may cause discomfort and dryness. In states such as Rio Grande do Norte and Bahia, the weather remains cloudy, but storms are not expected.
In the southern region, the weather remains open, with few clouds and isolated rain showers, which are common on the Santa Catarina coast and also in northern Paraná. These states are under the influence of a cold front that provides a boost of moisture and can bring localized rain throughout the day.
Inmate Alerts
Inmet’s recommendation is that residents avoid bad weather, monitor changes in slopes and, if possible, turn off electrical appliances and public power supplies. The institute also leaves a series of instructions for residents of areas that may be most affected by rain. looks:
- Turn off electrical appliances and general power supplies;
- Monitor changes in slopes.
- Stay in a protected place, and in case of strong winds, do not take shelter under trees, due to the possibility of falling and electrical discharge, and do not park vehicles near transportation towers and advertising signs;
- In the event of flooding or the like, protect your belongings from water by wrapping them in plastic bags;
- Get more information from the Civil Defense (tel. 199) and the Fire Department (tel. 193).