Veranico maintains heat, dry weather and low humidity in the region of Ribeirão Preto, SP The Civil Defense of the State of São Paulo issued an alert to residents of Ribeirão Preto, Pradópolis and Barretos this Sunday afternoon (19) after the relative humidity of the air fell below 30%, a level considered to be of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The warning was sent via SMS by the Emergency Management Center (CGE) at around 2:10 pm and advises the population to intensify hydration, avoid outdoor physical activity during the hottest and driest times of the day and reduce prolonged exposure to the sun. According to Climatempo, humidity reached 27% in Ribeirão Preto and the temperature reached 28°C. Civil Defense reported that the low humidity recorded this Sunday was already predicted due to the action of an atmospheric blockage over the state of São Paulo. The phenomenon favors the occurrence of a summer season, with a predominance of dry weather, above-average temperatures for this time of year and absence of rain. Be part of the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Heat and dry weather in Ribeirão Preto Érico Andrade/g1 Dry weather remains The forecast is that the scenario will persist in the coming days. The mornings should continue to have milder temperatures, while the afternoons tend to be hotter and drier, increasing the temperature range and keeping humidity levels at critical levels. In addition to the health effects, especially for children, the elderly and people with respiratory illnesses, the combination of heat, low humidity and dry vegetation increases the risk of fires in rural and forested areas. Civil Defense advises the population not to burn or discard cigarette butts or other materials that could cause fires. To receive free Civil Defense alerts via SMS, you must send the local zip code to 40199. In emergencies, the telephone numbers are 199, for Civil Defense, and 193, for the Fire Department. See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão e Franca Videos: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region