Orange Alert: Weather forecast indicates heavy rains; Know where

THE National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) Emitted warning of rain and strong winds for regions of Bahia , Sergipe and Alagoas This Tuesday (6). To the weather forecasts indicate risks of Electricity Cut , Fall of tree branches , flooding and electrical discharges .

Bahia and Sergipe have rain alerts of up to 100 millimeters day

THE orange alert issued this morning, covers the regions of the Bahian northeast , North Bahian Center and Salvador Metropolitan . THE forecast it is rain between 30 and 60 mm/h or 50 and 100 mm/day, with intense winds from 60 to 100 km/h.

One yellow alert also issued this morning, covers a longer area, including East Sergipano, Agreste Sergipano, East Alagoas, South Baiano, South Bahian Center and Sergipano Sertão . THE forecast it is rain between 20 and 30 mm/h or up to 50 mm/day, with wind 40 to 60 km/h.

The recommendation for areas under yellow alert It is avoiding the use of electronic devices linked to the socket. In case of gusts the population should avoid shelter under trees and not park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs.

THE Civil defense and the Fire brigade reinforce the importance of staying informed about the weather conditions and follow the safety guidelines. The population should avoid risk areas and contact the authorities in case of emergency. For more information, contact the Civil defense (199) or the Fire brigade (193).

This content was originally published in orange alert: weather forecast indicates heavy rains; Learn where on the CNN Brazil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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