The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a weather alert for 198 municipalities in the state of Piauí, Brazil, warning of intense rains and strong winds starting from midnight on Saturday, October 14, and lasting until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The forecast indicates that rain can reach rates of 20 to 30 mm per hour, potentially totaling up to 50 mm daily, accompanied by winds ranging from 40 to 60 km/h.

Inmet has also assessed a low risk for power outages, falling branches, flooding, and lightning strikes during this alert period. However, the institute advises residents of the affected areas to take precautions such as avoiding shelter under trees due to the risk of falling branches and electrical discharges, not parking near transmission towers or billboards due to the potential for structural failure, and refraining from using plugged-in electronic devices during the storm.

In cases of emergency, citizens are encouraged to contact the Civil Defense at 199 or the Fire Department at 193. A list of municipalities under this alert includes Agricolândia, Água Branca, Alagoinha do Piauí, Alegrete do Piauí, and Alto Longá, among others, indicating widespread local implications for the regions affected by this severe weather forecast.