Storm with hail hits district of Bom Jesus do Itabapoana

Resident Márcia recorded the intensity of the rain. In the images, it is possible to see ice stones that covered the vegetation in the garden of a house in the locality.

The Municipal Civil Defense reported that the storm lasted around five minutes and, until the last update of this report, there was no record of houses damaged as a result of the hail nor of calls to respond to the incident.

According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), the warning for intense rain remains.

The forecast indicates volumes of rain between 30 and 40 millimeters this Tuesday and in the early hours of Wednesday (14), in addition to the risk of lightning, thunder and strong winds, with the possibility of new occurrences of hail.

Residents are advised to remain aware of weather conditions and avoid open areas during storms. It is also recommended to stay away from trees and structures that may pose risks during gusts of wind.