The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has announced three levels of alerts for severe weather events in Santa Catarina, Brazil, from Friday morning through Saturday. The most pronounced alert is a 'great danger' warning, highlighted in red, indicating that rainfall accumulation could exceed 60 mm/h or over 100 mm/daily in certain areas, specifically targeting the Greater Florianópolis, Vale do Itajaí, North, South, and Serra regions. This warning raises the potential for catastrophic events such as flooding, river overflow, and landslides.

In addition to the 'great danger' warning, Inmet has also issued 'danger' alerts in orange and 'potential danger' alerts in yellow, each representing different levels of severity and types of meteorological events. The reports detail possible damages associated with these weather conditions, including flash floods, strong winds, and hail, which pose significant risks to local infrastructure and safety.

Residents in the affected regions are advised to take precautions due to the high potential for severe weather impacts over the weekend. Authorities are urging people to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions and prepare for potential evacuations should the situation worsen, highlighting the importance of public safety in the face of such unpredictable climatic events.