Inmet issues storm alert for 6 states
Graduated in journalism from the State University of Bahia. Worked at newspapers JC Concursos, Folha de S.Paulo, and O Estado de S.Paulo. Was a reporter for the portals Datagro and Broto. Has been a reporter for Revista Oeste since March 2026.
TL;DR
- Inmet issued storm warnings for São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Mato Grosso do Sul.
- Alerts predict intense rain (30-60 mm/hour or 50-100 mm/day), strong winds (60-100 km/h), and hail.
- Potential impacts include floods, power outages, falling trees, and crop damage.
- Two separate warning periods are in effect: one from Sunday noon to Monday 23:59 for SP, RJ, MG, and another from Monday 00:01 to Monday 23:59 for SC, PR, MS.
- Recommendations include avoiding shelter under trees, not parking near certain structures, and disconnecting electrical devices.
- Emergency contact numbers for Civil Defense (199) and Fire Department (193) are provided.