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Brazil weather: INMET issues orange alert for severe storms across six states
The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has issued an orange alert for severe storms across six Brazilian states: São Paulo, Paraná, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The alert, valid through Wednesday, warns of potential wind gusts up to 100 km/h, heavy rainfall reaching 100 mm in 24 hours, and hail.
In the Presidente Prudente region of São Paulo, a massive storm recorded over 21,000 electrical discharges during a 12-hour period, with wind speeds hitting 70 km/h. This event has prompted emergency responses from Energisa and local authorities to address infrastructure damage and power outages caused by fallen trees.
Other regions are also facing instability. Goiás is under alert for winds exceeding 60 km/h in 104 municipalities due to a cold front. In Mato Grosso, temperatures may reach 41°C alongside potential thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the state of Rio Grande do Sul faces risks of isolated storms with winds above 80 km/h.
Authorities, including the Civil Defense, have advised residents in affected areas to avoid flooded streets, stay away from trees and metal structures during lightning, and monitor official updates to mitigate risks of landslides and flooding, especially as soil saturation levels remain high from previous rains.
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Brazil · Civil Defense · Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul · Civil Defense of São Paulo · Defesa Civil · Defesa Civil de São Paulo · Defesa Civil do Rio Grande do Sul · Embrapa · Energisa · INMET · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · Paraná
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The weather pattern is attributed to a strengthened subtropical jet caused by El Niño. www.meteored.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Forecasted instability in Paraná to persist until Friday, February 16, with moderate to heavy rainfall. aquiagora.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rio Grande do Sul Civil Defense predicted isolated storms, hail, and wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h in the northern and northeastern regions on February 13. litoralmania.com.br
- [● 20 SOURCES] The São Paulo Civil Defense issued an alert for heavy rains, lightning, strong winds, and possible hail in the state between February 13 and 15. www.dgabc.com.br · jornalamericanense.com.br · guarulhosweb.com.br · www.spagora.com.br · capivari.sp.gov.br · +11 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Saturated soil from previous rainfall increases the risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides. www.dgabc.com.br · jornalamericanense.com.br · guarulhosweb.com.br · www.spagora.com.br · capivari.sp.gov.br · +9 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Issued a storm danger alert for Marechal Cândido Rondon, predicting winds between 60 and 100 km/h.
- [● 6 SOURCES] A cold front and a low-pressure area are causing weather instability across central and southern Brazil. www.abcmais.com · guarulhosweb.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · www.spagora.com.br · jornalamericanense.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rainfall accumulations in Paraná could reach between 100 and 200 mm by Friday. www.meteored.com.br · p1news.com.br · chapeconoticias.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Wind gusts in Paraná can reach speeds between 60 and 100 km/h. www.opresente.com.br · www.metropoles.com · p1news.com.br · litoralmania.com.br · www.agronews.tv.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Santa Catarina faces a risk of roof damage, power outages, and fallen trees. chapeconoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Jaguariaíva, Paraná, 30.6 mm of rain was recorded in the first three hours of Tuesday. p1news.com.br · agoranointerior.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ubatuba expects heavy rain and temperature drops due to a cold front. jornalenoticias.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br