The Ceará meteorological agency Funceme has issued a warning about the risk of heavy rains in southern Ceará over the weekend, affecting several cities.
The Ceará State Meteorological and Water Resources Foundation (Funceme) has issued a warning for the likelihood of heavy rainfall in southern Ceará between Saturday and Sunday, indicating a medium risk with a probability of rainfall between 41% and 70%. The alert is effective from 4 PM on Saturday until 10 AM on Sunday, with the most substantial rainfall expected during Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday.
The warning specifically highlights the Cariri region and areas of Jaguaribana, Sertão Central, and Inhamuns as most at risk for intense rainfall. Additionally, the Funceme has cautioned that the storms could be accompanied by electrical discharges and gusty winds in the affected regions. Meanwhile, the risk of heavy rain in the capital, Fortaleza, is considered low.
The alert encompasses major macro-regions in the southern part of the state, with a detailed list of cities provided for residents to prepare accordingly. This warning could have implications for agriculture and local infrastructure, necessitating emergency preparedness among the affected communities.
