Feb 22 • 15:44 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Stormy Sunday in Mato Grosso do Sul, with warnings for strong winds and hail

Mato Grosso do Sul is expecting unstable weather with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail this Sunday.

Mato Grosso do Sul is bracing for a stormy Sunday with weather forecasts indicating heavy rain in multiple regions of the state, as warnings include potential thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds that could reach up to 70 km/h, along with the possibility of hail. The northern, western, eastern, and central areas of the state, including the capital Campo Grande, are identified as the highest risk zones for these severe weather conditions.

The forecast suggests that the cities of Aquidauana, Água Clara, Pedro Gomes, and Sidrolândia may experience the heaviest rainfall, with expectations of precipitation varying between 18 and 26 millimeters. While severe weather is projected, temperatures are still expected to rise to around 30 °C, which may contribute to the intensity of the storms throughout the day.

In Campo Grande, overcast skies will dominate the morning, with the likelihood of rainfall increasing as the day progresses. Residents have been advised to exercise caution due to the expected strong winds and potential lightning strikes, especially as the rain volume could surpass 15 millimeters during isolated thunderstorms. Other areas such as Ponta Porã and Corumbá are also mentioned as being under threat from these weather conditions, highlighting the widespread impact of the storm across the state.

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