Inmet warns of storms and winds of 100 km/h; check affected regions
The data is from the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet)
TL;DR
- Inmet has issued a severe weather alert for Southern Brazil, warning of storms and winds up to 100 km/h.
- The alert is caused by an extratropical cyclone combined with a cold front.
- Heavy rain (up to 60 mm/hour) and a risk of hail are expected.
- Potential impacts include flooding, fallen trees, power grid damage, and agricultural losses.
- The alert covers all of Rio Grande do Sul, parts of Santa Catarina (including Grande Florianópolis), and metropolitan Curitiba and other areas in Paraná.
- Intensification of storms is expected throughout Monday, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
- Authorities recommend avoiding trees and disconnecting electrical devices due to risks of falling branches and electrical discharges.
- Emergency services (Civil Defense and Firefighters) are available for assistance.