The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has announced an orange alert across all cities in Ceará for significant rainfall expected this weekend. The alert comes into effect at 00:01 on Saturday and will last until 23:59 on the same day, affecting a total of 184 municipalities. It indicates a potentially dangerous weather situation where residents are urged to remain vigilant and keep updated on the changing weather conditions.

Forecasts suggest that rainfall will range from 30 to 60 mm per hour and 50 to 100 mm for the entire day. Alongside heavy rainfall, strong winds are expected, reaching speeds of 60 to 100 km/h, which raises concerns about power outages, falling branches, flooding, and lightning strikes. Authorities are advising citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard life and property during this weather event.

The orange alert underlines the need for preparedness among local communities, emphasizing that places under this warning must frequently communicate about expected weather conditions. The detailed list of municipalities affected includes significant areas in Ceará, highlighting the wide-reaching implications of the expected weather conditions this weekend.