Summer in RS: state will have hot days before heavy rain and cyclone with winds Rio Grande do Sul is in a summer period, which will continue until the weekend, according to Climatempo Meteorologia. Until Friday (7), which could last until Monday (10), the state should record temperatures above the average for winter. ?? Veranico is a period of several consecutive days of dry and relatively warm weather during winter. In this condition, humidity levels can be below 20%. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The area with summer conditions covers practically the entire south of the country, except for the extreme south of Rio Grande do Sul. In all these areas, temperatures in the period from August 3 to 7, 2026 are expected to be between 3°C and 5°C above average. Although the summer is characterized by firm weather, there remains the possibility of rain in RS in the coming days. According to Climatempo, the hot period occurs before the arrival of a strong cold front, which will bring new episodes of rain. The forecast indicates that the day with the most severe weather will be Thursday (6). Veranico reaches RS and other states Climatempo Meteorology Inmet warning The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a yellow warning for the entire Rio Grande do Sul territory, valid until 11:59 pm on Wednesday. According to the agency, there is the possibility of rain of up to 50 millimeters, winds between 40 and 60 km/h and hail. Inmet warnings range from yellow to red, the highest level on the scale. See: ? Yellow: potential danger ? Orange: danger ? Red: great danger What to expect day by day This Tuesday (4), isolated storms may occur over the Missions, Northwest, North, Central Region, Valleys, Mountains, Northeast, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, Costa Doce and North and Middle Coast. There is a risk of heavy rain in a short period, electrical discharges, gusts of wind and possible hail. Volumes must vary between 10 and 60 mm. On Wednesday (5), the instability disappears and the sun appears again between few clouds in most regions. Even so, there is a risk of light to moderate rain in parts of the eastern and northern half of the state, which includes the capital and the Metropolitan Region. On Thursday (6), the weather requires attention, as a cold front associated with the formation of an extratropical cyclone will quickly advance through southern Brazil, favoring the development of storms. The storms initially hit the West, Campanha and the South, later advancing to the Center, Vales, Costa Doce and the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre. There is a risk of heavy rain in a short period, lightning, hail and gusts of wind that can exceed 90 km/h. On Friday (7), the cold front advances through Rio Grande do Sul's territory, while the cyclone intensifies over the ocean. There is still a chance of rain during the early hours and morning, but the main highlight of the day will be the wind. Temperatures are expected to decrease throughout the day, marking the arrival of a colder air mass. Veranico in RS: the state will have hot days before heavy rain and a cyclone with winds of 90 km/h Camila Hermes/Agência RBS VIDEOS: Everything about RS