Find out what to do in case of extreme weather according to the Civil Defense The Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul updated, on the morning of this Wednesday (5), the weather forecast for the state in the coming days and maintained the risk of a tornado forming on Thursday (6) in almost the entire state of Rio Grande do Sul. There is a risk of storms with gusts of wind that can exceed 100 km/h, hail and heavy rain. In the early hours of Friday (7), until the alert lasts, there is a condition for storms in the North, Northeast and North Coast regions. Furthermore, an extratropical cyclone in the high seas could cause wind gusts exceeding 70 km/h in areas of the Eastern belt in the early hours and morning of Friday (7). ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) maintains a storm alert with potential danger for the entire southern region of Brazil. This Wednesday, instability should decrease, especially in the western half, where the sun appears again. Moisture circulation maintains light to moderate rain in the East and North half, with accumulations of between 10 and 30 millimeters. In Porto Alegre, the predicted minimum is 18°C ??and the maximum is 24°C, with a risk of isolated showers. Cyclone and windstorm on Thursday The most significant weather event of the week occurs on Thursday. A cold front associated with an extratropical cyclone is advancing rapidly across the south of the country. Inmet published a danger warning for storms, valid for the entire day. The rains first hit the West, Campanha and the South of the state, then advancing to the Center, Vales, Costa Doce and the Metropolitan Region. There is potential for intense electrical activity, hail and heavy rain, with accumulations of up to 80 millimeters. The main risk, however, is associated with winds. Climatempo predicts gusts exceeding 90 km/h, while Inmet estimates winds between 60 and 100 km/h. There is a risk of electricity cuts, damage to crops, falling trees and flooding. In the capital, the day will be unstable, with temperatures between 17°C and 24°C. Friday with drop in temperature On Friday (7), the extratropical cyclone intensifies over the ocean and the cold front advances. Rain occurs at dawn and in the morning, mainly in the North and East, but decreases throughout the day with the opening of the sun. Despite the improvement in the weather, the wind continues. Gusts can cause disruption in the East, Metropolitan Region, Valleys and Coast. In Porto Alegre, winds can reach 70 km/h, with temperatures between 18°C ??and 27°C. Throughout Friday, temperatures decline in the state due to the arrival of a colder air mass. In case of gusts of wind, Inmet's advice is not to take shelter under trees and not to park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs. The agency recommends turning off electrical appliances and seeking information from Civil Defense (telephone 199) and the Fire Department (telephone 193). Rain in RS André Ávila/Agência RBS VIDEOS: Everything about RS