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The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued two potential danger alerts for storms this Saturday (2), covering areas of Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul. The listed regions may face heavy rain, gusts of wind and possible hail throughout the day.
According to the warnings, there is a risk of rainfall between 20 and 30 millimeters per hour or up to 50 millimeters daily, in addition to winds of 40 to 60 km/h. Although the warnings indicate a low risk of disruptions such as power outages, falling tree branches, and flooding, INMET recommends caution for residents in affected areas.
In Paraná, the warning covers much of the state's interior, including the northwest, west, southwest, and central regions. In Mato Grosso do Sul, instability is concentrated in the south of the state, especially in the Pantanais region and the southwest. In Rio Grande do Sul, the warning covers almost the entire interior, reaching from the western border to areas of the Serra region, the Porto Alegre Metropolitan Region, and the southern coast.
The scenario is reinforced by images from Inmet's own Cosmo model, which show the expansion of areas of instability over southern Brazil throughout this Friday (2). The map of accumulated precipitation in 24 hours indicates volumes of up to 30 mm in points of Rio Grande do Sul, with rains spreading from northern Argentina towards the interior of Rio Grande do Sul.
Although the highest accumulations are forecast for areas outside Brazil, the advance of instability throughout the day increases the chance of strong, localized showers, especially in regions under alert.
Inmet recommends that residents pay attention to updates on official channels and, in case of emergency, contact Civil Defense (telephone 199) or the Fire Department (telephone 193).
