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Goiás municipalities under alert for severe storms and hail
More than 140 municipalities in Goiás, Brazil, are under alert for severe storms, including heavy rain, hail, and wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h. The meteorological shift is driven by a cold front and atmospheric instability, with the most severe conditions expected in the southwestern region, including cities like Jataí, Mineiros, and Rio Verde.
Utility companies are issuing safety warnings. Equatorial Goiás reported over 2,100 incidents involving wind-blown objects hitting the electrical grid between January and July 2026. Meanwhile, Cemig has advised residents in the Southeast region to unplug electronic devices during storms to prevent damage from lightning-induced power surges. Cemig noted that between January and August 2026, over 1.5 million lightning strikes were recorded across its service area in Minas Gerais.
Entities
Cemig · Cimehgo · Equatorial Goiás · Goiás · Goiânia · INMET
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wind gusts may reach speeds between 40 km/h and 60 km/h. boletimgoias.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 2,100 power grid incidents involving wind-blown objects were recorded in Goiás between January and July 2026. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall volumes could reach up to 50 millimeters throughout the day. boletimgoias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 100 cities in Goiás are under alert for storms and potential hail. boletimgoias.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A cold front approaching the southwest region of the state is causing increased cloudiness. diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Power grid incidents involving wind-blown objects decreased by approximately 30% compared to the same period in 2025. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The storms are caused by a cold front approaching the southwest region of the state. diariodoestadogo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 2,100 electrical grid incidents involving wind-blown objects were recorded in Goiás between January and July 2026. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Electrical grid incidents decreased by approximately 30% compared to the same period in 2025. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wind gusts may reach between 40 km/h and 60 km/h. boletimgoias.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br