Cyclone threatens the South with storms, hail, and tornado risk
Graduated in Journalism from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Reporter for Revista Oeste since September 2024.
TL;DR
- An extratropical cyclone is expected to cause intense storms in Brazil's Southern Region (RS, SC, PR).
- The storm system includes heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes and microbursts.
- Accumulated rainfall could exceed 200mm in RS and 100mm in SC and PR by Tuesday.
- The passage of a cold front will cause a significant drop in temperatures across the South, with potential for frost.
- The Southeast and Center-West regions will also face strong winds, heavy rain, and isolated storms.
- The weather change occurs during the transition from winter to spring, but cold temperatures may persist in early spring.