
A cold front across the Southeast brings instability, rain and mild temperatures to Belo Horizonte, Betim and Contagem.
A cold front across the Southeast causes instability with rain and temperatures between 18°C and 28°C this weekend in Belo Horizonte, Betim and Contagem.
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Climatic instability associated with the passage of a cold front through Southeast Brazil.
In the capital, the forecast for this Saturday is temperatures between 18°C and 27°C. The sun appears between clouds, but there is a possibility of rain during the day and at night. The probability of rain is 97%, with an estimated cumulative rainfall of 15.2 millimeters.
The instability is associated with the passage of a cold front through the Southeast. According to Climatempo, the system, combined with hot and humid air, favors the formation of heavy clouds. The forecast released on Friday (16) points to the possibility of heavy showers in Greater BH this Saturday.
In Betim, temperatures should vary between 19°C and 27°C this Saturday. The forecast is for periods of sun between clouds, with occasional showers during the day and night. The chance of rain is 91%, with an estimated volume of 5.5 millimeters.
Contagem also has a forecast of sun between clouds and rain throughout Saturday, including at night. Thermometers must read between 18°C and 26°C. The probability of rain is 94%, with a forecast accumulation of 6.4 millimeters.
Sunday may start with sunny periods in Belo Horizonte and the metropolitan region. The opening in the weather, however, is not expected to last the whole day: the forecast indicates further rain showers in the afternoon and evening.
In BH, thermometers must read between 19°C and 27°C. The probability of rain is 69%, with an estimated volume of 5.1 millimeters — below the forecast for Saturday.
In Betim, Sunday should be sunny with lots of clouds in the morning and showers in the afternoon. At night, the forecast indicates rain-free weather. Temperatures are between 17°C and 28°C, with a probability of rain of 77% and an estimated accumulated rainfall of 1.6 millimeters.
In Contagem, showers are expected in the afternoon and at night, with temperatures between 18°C and 27°C. The chance of rain is 81%, and the predicted volume is 1.9 millimeters.

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