A new polar air mass is advancing over Brazil, causing a significant drop in temperatures in several regions of the country. The meteorological phenomenon brings with it a series of climate changes, mainly affecting the states of the South, Southeast and Central-West.
In the South, the scenario is one of intense cold and precipitation. Frost is forecast in the western and southern parts of Rio Grande do Sul, while the south of Paraná and the extreme northeast of Santa Catarina are under storm alert. In Porto Alegre, the minimum temperature recorded was 8°C, with a maximum temperature forecast of only 13°C.
Cold records in Santa Catarina
The cold wave caused severe frost in Santa Catarina, especially in the city of Bom Jardim da Serra, where the temperature felt like -26.9°C at around 5am yesterday. For today, the forecast for the city is a minimum of 1°C and a maximum of 8°C.
In the capitals of the South, temperatures also plummeted. Florianópolis is expected to register between 12°C and 15°C, while Curitiba will have a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 14°C, with rain forecast for the coming days.
Impacts on the Southeast and Midwest
The cold front is also affecting the Southeast, bringing instability to the south and the coast of São Paulo. In Rio de Janeiro, moderate to heavy rain is forecast throughout the day, especially along the coast.
In the Center-West, the cold front brings more humidity to the central strip of Brazil, favoring greater cloudiness in the southern strip of Mato Grosso and in the western and southern regions of Mato Grosso do Sul. Despite the light rain forecast for these areas, the weather remains dry in much of the region, with relative humidity below 30% during the hottest hours of the day.
Authorities recommend that people stay hydrated and protected from the intense cold, especially in regions most affected by the polar air mass. It is important to pay attention to weather forecasts and follow the guidance of local civil defense agencies to deal with sudden changes in temperature.
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