Southern Brazil Endures Summer Heat, Low Humidity and Strong Winds

A broad swath of southern and southeastern Brazil is experiencing an unusually warm early‑July period. In Paraná, temperatures are above 30 °C in the western and northern zones, with wind gusts frequently surpassing 45 km/h and isolated showers expected later in the week. Similar conditions are reported in São Paulo, where highs of 27 °C are forecast with humidity dropping to around 30 % and a cold front expected to arrive later in the week.

In Minas Gerais, alerts of low relative humidity (20‑30 %) cover much of the state, raising concerns about respiratory discomfort and fire risk. Goiás faces a month‑long dry spell with humidity as low as 12‑25 % and gusts up to 70 km/h, prompting health advisories and fire‑prevention measures. Other cities such as Apucarana (max 26 °C) and the capital of Tocantins, Palmas (max 38 °C), also report clear skies, high temperatures and very low humidity. Meteorological agencies including Simepar, Inmet and local civil‑defence offices have issued warnings about heat‑related health impacts and the heightened danger of wildfires.