Inmet Issues New Red Alert for Storms in Southern Brazil

A graduate journalist from Cásper Líbero, with a postgraduate degree in political marketing and electoral propaganda from USP. He worked for ESPN's website, covering the Beijing Olympics in China in 2008. He also worked for Metrópoles, InfoMoney, O Antagonista, iG, and Terra, covering politics and economy. As a press advisor, he worked in the Chamber of Deputies and the Ministry of Culture. He is the author of the books “Dias: a Vida do Maior Jogador do São Paulo nos Anos 1960” and “20 Jogos Eternos do São Paulo”.

Inmet Issues New Red Alert for Storms in Southern Brazil

TL;DR

  • Inmet issued a red alert for "great danger" in Southern Brazil on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
  • The alert covers parts of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná.
  • Expected conditions include over 100mm of rain, winds exceeding 100 km/h, and potential hail and tornadoes.
  • Red alert signifies exceptional meteorological phenomena with high potential for severe damage and risks to life.
  • Potential consequences include power outages, damage to crops, fallen trees, and flooding.
  • Orange alerts are active for parts of the Southeast and Center-West regions.
  • Inmet advises residents to disconnect electrical devices, protect valuables, and seek safe shelter during the event.