
Civil Defense and Inmet warn of the risk of storms, strong winds and hail after damage over the weekend in Fraiburgo.
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On Sunday, a strong storm with hail and gales hit Fraiburgo, damaging houses, businesses, schools and the city's hospital.
Santa Catarina is under warning of new storms this Monday (2), after recording damage over the weekend. According to the state Civil Defense, a low pressure system favors the formation of isolated storms with lightning, gusts of wind and possible hail in the afternoon.
The instability, which continues one day after images recorded a resident removing hailstones with a shovel, in Fraiburgo, is expected to hit with greater intensity the regions close to the border with Paraná, such as Grande Oeste, Planalto Norte, Litoral Norte and Vale do Itajaí.
The risk is low to moderate for roofing, falling trees, flooding and damage to the electrical network.
In addition to the state government, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) also issued a warning of "potential danger" (yellow alert) for storms valid for the entire territory of Santa Catarina until 11:59 pm this Monday.
The agency reinforced the chance of rain and intense winds, as well as hail.
Rain in the Midwest
On Sunday, a strong storm with hail and gales hit Fraiburgo. The storm damaged homes, businesses, schools and the city's hospital, leaving 400 families affected. In the region, around 59 thousand properties were left without electricity.
No one was injured, and the city said it was working this Monday to restore the affected services.
Instructions
In case of gusts of wind, do not take shelter under trees, as there is a risk of falling and electrical discharges, and do not park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs.
Avoid using electronic devices plugged into the socket.
Get more information from the Civil Defense (phone 199) and the Fire Department (phone 193).

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