VIDEO: Giant clouds form 'wall' in the sky before storm wreaks havoc in MS
Quick Look
- Meteorologist Natálio Abrahão clarifies that cloud formation in video is not a tornado, but rather a thundercloud with the possibility of isolated rain showers.
- In Amambai, a storm caused a tree to fall, damage to commercial establishments and a collapsed wall, with a warning of intense rain, strong winds and risk of hail.
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Why It Matters
The video shows clouds stretching across the horizon with part of the city illuminated, initially suspecting a tornado was forming.
In the recording, it is possible to see the clouds stretching across the horizon, while part of the city still appears illuminated. Despite its appearance, meteorologist Natálio Abrahão explained that a tornado was not identified in the images.
According to him, the formation is a thundercloud, associated with the possibility of isolated rain showers. The meteorologist highlighted that this type of cloud can move in this way and that, although it is not possible to rule out heavy rain or even the formation of a tornado in other circumstances, there was nothing serious in the situation shown in the video.
The storm also caused damage in Amambai. Images sent by Civil Defense show a large tree fallen on a street, part of the roof of a commercial establishment damaged and a wall collapsed.
The warning predicts rain of 30 to 60 millimeters per hour or 50 to 100 millimeters per day, in addition to winds between 60 and 100 km/h and the possibility of hail. There is a risk of falling trees, flooding, damage to crops and interruption in electricity supply.
Open Questions
- What was the exact extent of the damage in Amambai?
- Were there any injuries or displacement due to the storm?
- What is the expected duration of the meteorological risk conditions?
