Mar 20 • 18:01 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Cold front advances and is expected to cause winds of up to 100 km/h in RS this weekend

A cold front is moving toward Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, bringing warnings of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.

A cold front is predicted to advance into Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, causing severe weather conditions this Saturday, including intense rain and winds of up to 100 km/h. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued two alerts: an orange alert indicating severe weather with expected rainfall between 50 and 100 millimeters per day, and another yellow alert signifying potential danger with rain up to 50 millimeters. The severe conditions pose risks such as flooding, falling trees, power outages, and damage to crops.

The orange alert warns of very serious weather impacts, highlighting the danger from strong winds that could exceed 100 km/h. The areas at risk mostly cover the state, excluding a northern strip near the Santa Catarina border. The Inmet warns that citizens in these areas should prepare for hazardous conditions, including heavy rains that could lead to localized flooding and disruptions in daily life.

The instability is expected to continue into Sunday, with forecasts for ongoing heavy rains and potential thunderstorms throughout the region. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather warnings and be vigilant, as these severe weather conditions could influence travel and daily activities over the weekend, prompting local authorities to prepare for possible emergency responses.

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