The displacement of an extratropical cyclone leaves the weather unstable in Santa Catarina this Wednesday (10), with gusts of strong wind and very high risk for flooding, landslides, flash floods and floods. Authorities are on alert because unstable weather could affect air and sea traffic.
According to the state’s Civil Defense, the rain should be persistent, with moderate to heavy intensity at certain times of the day. Wind gusts range from 55 km/h to 85 km/h, and can approach 100 km/h.
The agency also warns of the very high risk for occurrences related to winds, such as roofing, falling trees, branches and damage to the electrical network. A cold air mass approaching Santa Catarina should improve weather conditions from Wednesday night.
In an interview with CNN This Wednesday (10), Climatempo meteorologist Maria Clara Sassaki stated that the extratropical cyclone is strong and is advancing fast across the country throughout the week.
In addition to the disturbances in Santa Catarina, Sassaki said that the cyclone should cause setbacks in the Northeast as well. For the Midwest region, the meteorologist explained that the passage of the phenomenon represents above-normal rain, especially in Mato Grosso.
🌀#Emphasis: the presence of an extratropical cyclone on the coast in the South Region causes strong winds in SC. Check out the biggest gusts of wind recorded today (10) until 9 am:
🍃Laguna – Santa Marta Lighthouse: 85.7 km/h
🍃Rancho Queimado: 77.0 km/h— INMET (@inmet_) August 10, 2022
Source: CNN Brasil
