Danger warning predicts heavy rain, winds of up to 100 km/h and hail in eastern Minas
INMET warning is valid throughout this Friday (2) and affects cities in the regions of Ipatinga and Governador Valadares. Instability is expected to continue on Saturday (3).
By Cris Rodrigues, g1 Vales de Minas Gerais
INMET issued a danger warning for storms in 31 cities in Eastern Minas Gerais this Friday (2). The warning predicts heavy rain and hail.
Winds of up to 100 km/h and rain of up to 100 millimeters are expected. There are risks of falling trees, flooding and power cuts.
The instability in the weather occurs due to the passage of a cold front through the Southeast region. The alert bulletin was released this Thursday (1).
On Saturday (3), the weather remains unstable in much of the Southeast. The states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro will have a yellow warning.
The institute recommends not taking shelter under trees and turning off electrical devices. Emergency contacts can be made by calling 199 or 193.
According to INMET, rainfall of between 30 and 60 millimeters per hour or 50 to 100 millimeters is expected throughout the day. — Photo: g1 PR
The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) issued a danger warning for storms that hit 31 cities in the regions of Ipatinga and Governador Valadares this Friday (2).
The warning starts at 0am and continues until 11:59pm. According to INMET, rainfall of between 30 and 60 millimeters per hour or 50 to 100 millimeters is expected throughout the day.
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There is also a forecast of intense winds, with speeds between 60 and 100 km/h, and the possibility of hail. The institute warns of the risk of electricity cuts, damage to crops, falling trees and flooding.
In a bulletin released this Thursday (1st), INMET reported that the East of Minas is under an orange warning of danger for storms this Friday.
Cold front changes the weather in the Southeast
According to INMET, the passage of a cold front changes weather conditions in a large part of the Southeast region.
This Friday, the weather will be unstable, with rain and thunderstorms forecast in different areas of the region. In the east of Minas, the warning is of danger for storms.
The institute also predicts isolated rain showers in the west, center and east of Minas Gerais throughout the day.
See the cities included in the alert
Ipatinga Region:
Antonio Dias
Azucena
Beautiful East
Colonel Fabriciano
Ipatinga
Jaguaraçu
Joanesia
Marlieria
Mosque
Naque
Parakeet
Santana do Paraíso
Timothy
Governor Valadares Region:
Espadrilles
Captain Andrade
Coroaci
Divino das Laranjeiras
Engineer Caldas
Fernandes Tourinho
Friar Inocêncio
Galilee
Governor Valadares
Itanhomi
Marilac
Mathias Lobato
Nacip Raydan
São Geraldo da Piedade
São Geraldo do Baixio
Sobrália
Tumiritinga
Virgolândia
The regional relationship is based on the division of municipalities in the micro-regions of Ipatinga and Governador Valadares.
Instability continues on Saturday
On Saturday (3), the weather is expected to remain unstable in much of the Southeast.
According to INMET, there is a forecast of rain with thunderstorms in Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. Much of the region is under a yellow warning of potential danger for storms.
In other areas of Minas Gerais, isolated rains are expected. The institute also reported that temperatures should become milder in the region.
Guidelines
In case of gusts of wind, INMET advises that people do not take shelter under trees, due to the risk of falls and electrical shocks. It is also not recommended to park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs.
If possible, the recommendation is to turn off electrical appliances and the general power supply.
More information can be obtained from Civil Defense, by calling 199, and from the Fire Department, by calling 193.
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