The weekend should be marked by storms in most of Paraná; see regions most at risk

Paraná should start the weekend with thunderstorms, but it could end with sun and a drop in temperatures, meteorologists indicate.

This Saturday (7), the state is under storm warning from the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet). According to Climatempo, the storms are expected to be more intense in cities in the south and southwest, but in some parts of the north of the state winds can also reach 90 km/h. See the maps below.

Risk of storms — Photo: Climatempo

Gusts of wind forecast — Photo: Climatempo

The meteorology company states that on Saturday (7) new instabilities will gain strength due to the advance of a cold front over the state.

"The transport of heat and humidity by low-level winds, associated with low pressure over Paraguay, favors storms, especially in the south and southwest of Paraná. Francisco Beltrão, Pato Branco and Guarapuava are among the areas that deserve attention; heavy rain can cause disruption, especially in places with rivers that are already high. The map indicates a warning for storms in large areas of the state, with centers of danger and a stretch of extreme danger. For the wind, there are warning areas, with gusts predicted between 71 and 90 km/h", he explains.

On Sunday (8), the high pressure associated with the cold air mass advances behind the cold front and reduces instabilities. As a result, the interior tends to have stable weather and mild temperatures, while maritime circulation can maintain clouds and light to moderate rain on the coast of Paraná.

"During Saturday night, a mass of cold air advances through the South of Brazil, bringing a drop in temperatures, especially in areas close to the border with Santa Catarina. Temperatures at dawn on Sunday (8) are around 10°C in practically the entire southern half of Paraná, with marks below 8°C in the Center-South", adds the Paraná Environmental Technology and Monitoring System (Simepar).

The agency predicts that the situation will be similar on Monday (9): stable weather and sunshine in most of the state, milder temperatures than the previous week, and light and isolated rains throughout the day on the coast.

Illustrative photo — Photo: Marjory Osik