The Civil Defense of the State of São Paulo issued, Monday afternoon (12/8), a severe warning regarding the formation of strong storms and extreme wind gusts, due to the formation of an extratropical cyclone in the south of the country. The warning applies to all regions of the state of São Paulo.
According to the agency, the phenomenon is expected to intensify areas of instability, causing heavy rain, intense winds, lightning and even hail in some areas. There is a risk of falling trees, roofs and power outages.
Earlier, the City Hall’s Climate Emergency Management Center (CGE) left the city of São Paulo on alert for flooding this afternoon. According to the CGE, the alert concerns heavy rain, with a risk of hail and flooding.
What to do during the storm:
- Avoid being in open areas or under trees during storms.
- Pick up loose items from balconies and backyards.
- If you are driving and a live wire falls on your car, stay inside the vehicle and call the fire department (193).
- In case of emergency, call Civil Defense (199).
- Register your cell phone to receive free alerts by texting your zip code to 40199.
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What will the weather be like for the next few days?
Due to a low pressure system extending over southern Brazil, the state of São Paulo is expected to suffer widespread rain and intense gusts of wind.
This Tuesday (12/09) should be rainy from early morning. Temperatures vary between a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 23°C, with humidity levels which must remain above 75%.
On Wednesday (10), there are still rainy conditions in the first hours of the day, but they are expected to decrease in intensity. The sun appears between the clouds and thermometers can vary between a minimum of 19°C and a maximum of 27°C. There are still conditions conducive to wind gusts of up to 60 km/h, which, combined with the waterlogged ground, maintains a high risk of falling trees in Greater São Paulo.
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