The South of Minas and Zona da Mata regions in Brazil are under alert for heavy rain, with meteorologists predicting significant rainfall over the course of the day.
The South of Minas and Zona da Mata regions in Brazil are experiencing a weather alert for heavy rain forecasted for Thursday, with potential accumulations exceeding 20 mm. Meteorologists have raised concerns about the situation due to a large concentration of humidity in the Southeast, which is expected to yield significant rainfall. Satellite imagery indicates vast areas of instability over Minas Gerais, marked by alarming red and purple zones, indicating high moisture levels in the atmosphere.
This weather formation arises due to a combination of atmospheric pressures, wind circulation patterns, and an oceanic cold front. These factors contribute to an increased risk of intense rainfall throughout the day. Specialists point out that the more intense the purple hue on satellite images, the greater the moisture content present, which translates into potentially severe weather conditions.
The meteorological map from Climatempo indicates that nearly the entire state of Minas Gerais is at risk of storms, with most of the South of Minas region also in danger of experiencing heavy rain. Only a small strip bordering São Paulo appears to show a lower risk level, underscoring the widespread nature of the weather threat across this part of Brazil, prompting residents and local authorities to remain vigilant in the face of potential flooding and other impacts associated with heavy rainfall.
