Inmet Extends Brazil Storm Alerts Into Friday as Frontal System Fuels Heavy Rain

Overview

• Yellow and orange alerts from Inmet remain active across large swaths of the country for March 19–20, signaling risk of heavy rain, strong winds and isolated hail.
• Civil defense agencies in São Paulo issued warnings for thunderstorms, with the city entering a state of attention for flooding and São José dos Campos receiving cellphone alerts that cited possible hail.
• Forecasts highlight potential rainfall of up to 100 mm in a day in parts of SP, MG, GO, PA, AM and MA, with wind gusts that can reach 60–100 km/h and frequent lightning.
• Ceará recorded concrete impacts on March 18, including street flooding in Fortaleza and station totals reaching about 78 mm in municipalities tracked by Funceme.
• Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded streets, stay away from trees and power structures during gusts, unplug electronics during storms and seek guidance from Defesa Civil (199) or Corpo de Bombeiros (193).