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South America weather alert: Cyclone and cold front trigger severe storms
A combination of a cold front and an extratropical cyclone passing through Argentina is triggering severe weather across South America. In Brazil, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, intense winds, and hail in the Southern and Central-West regions, including Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, and Mato Grosso do Sul.
In Rio Grande do Sul, the Civil Defense warns of potential wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall accumulations that could surpass 230 mm in northern areas. Santa Catarina faces similar risks, with rainfall expected to reach between 100 and 150 mm. In Mato Grosso do Sul, temperatures are expected to reach up to 41°C, accompanied by the risk of localized storms and hail.
In Paraguay, high temperatures between 31°C and 39°C are expected, with potential thunderstorms in the eastern region. Meanwhile, in São Paulo, the southern portion of the state is also under alert for instability and storms.
Entities
Amazon Tall Tower Observatory · Argentina · Brazil · Defesa Civil · Defesa Civil de Santa Catarina · Defesa Civil do Rio Grande do Sul · Energisa · INAM · INMET · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia · Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia de Moçambique · Mato Grosso do Sul
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The weather instability is expected to begin in the Far West region during the early hours of Saturday. portalrbv.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] An extratropical cyclone and a cold front are causing weather instability in Santa Catarina. euvivoaselecao.com.br · stmt.com.br · jornalceleiro.com.br · radioeldoradoam.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in Western Santa Catarina could reach between 150 and 200 mm, with some projections exceeding 200 mm.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rainfall accumulations in some areas may reach between 100 and 150 mm. euvivoaselecao.com.br · stmt.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Potential weather hazards include lightning, wind gusts, hail, flooding, and flash floods. portalrbv.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · jornalceleiro.com.br · radioeldoradoam.com.br · stmt.com.br · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meteorologist Piter Scheuer warns of high rainfall risks in Western Santa Catarina.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The INMET issued warnings for RS, SC, PR, MS, and SP regarding heavy rain and wind. www.tempo.com · www.araucarianoar.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wind gusts in Rio Grande do Sul could exceed 90 km/h during storms. litoralmania.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The Defesa Civil of Santa Catarina considers the risk of flooding, flash floods, falling branches, and roof damage to be moderate. clicrdc.com.br · portalrbv.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meteorologist Nicolle Reis explains that instability will return to Santa Catarina due to an extratropical cyclone and a cold front. euvivoaselecao.com.br · jornalceleiro.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INAM predicts maximum temperatures of 34 degrees Celsius in Tete, Mozambique.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Potential risks include power outages, crop damage, fallen trees, and flooding.