
Institute warns of risk of river overflows, electrical discharges and hailstorms in isolated areas
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Semac issued a meteorological forecast for Sergipe indicating the presence of a trough at low levels of the atmosphere, intensification of southeast winds and convergence of humidity over the east coast of the Northeast, favoring areas of instability.
According to the secretariat, the forecast for Sunday indicates partially cloudy skies throughout the day, with the possibility of moderate to intense rain, electrical discharges and thunderstorms and moderate to strong winds.
According to Semac, there is the presence of a trough at low levels of the atmosphere, combined with the intensification of southeast winds and the convergence of humidity over the east coast of the Northeast, favoring the formation of areas of instability in Sergipe.
🔎 Cavados are atmospheric formations that function as wind corridors at higher levels in the sky, favoring the development of heavy clouds and storms. These phenomena are considered common and can occur at different times of the year.
The State's Undersecretary of Protection and Civil Defense, Colonel Luciano Queiroz, said that there are risks associated with intense rains, which can occur in a short period of time and cause structural damage, especially in hillside areas.
On the coast of Sergipe, the forecast indicates clear skies with some clouds, with no chance of rain this Friday (13) and Saturday (14). On Sunday, the possibility is for partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with a chance of moderate to intense rain. Winds are expected to vary between light and moderate Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, winds will be moderate to strong. Temperatures must vary between a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 30°C during the period.
In the countryside, the weather remains with clear skies and some clouds between Friday and Saturday, with no rain forecast. On Sunday, cloudiness increases and there is a possibility of moderate to intense rain. Winds vary from weak to moderate until Saturday and gain intensity on Sunday, when they can be moderate to strong. Temperatures are between 21°C and 36°C.
In the sertão of Sergipe, the forecast is for clear skies with some clouds, with no chance of rain this Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the possibility is for partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with a chance of moderate to intense rain. Winds are expected to vary between light and moderate Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, winds will be moderate to strong. Temperatures should vary between 22°C and 38°C during the period.
Also according to Semac, the forecast conditions indicate a risk of overflowing the state's main rivers, lakes, streams and streams. In addition to the possibility of electrical discharge, thunderstorms and moderate to strong winds throughout the state. The chance of hailstorms in isolated areas cannot be ruled out.
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Moderate to intense rain, thunderstorms and moderate to strong winds will occur in Sergipe on Sunday.
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