Coast records arrival of stronger winds in the morning The forecast of strong winds caused impacts in different cities in the Paraíba Valley and North Coast this Friday (7). Among the measures adopted are the closure of Parque Vicentina Aranha, in São José dos Campos, and the suspension of classes and events in coastal cities. During tomorrow, the wind caused the suspension of the ferry crossing between São Sebastião and Ilhabela. The disturbances occur after a Civil Defense alert for the passage of a cold front associated with the formation of an extratropical cyclone in the south of the country. According to the forecast, gusts could reach 90 km/h in cities in the region, with a risk of falling trees, roofing and interruptions in the electricity supply. In the early afternoon, there was strong wind on the North Coast, according to Civil Defense. See the wind speed: Ubatuba: 74.5km/h São Sebastião: 64km/h Ilhabela: 56.5km/h Caraguatatuba: 54.1km/h Classes and consultations suspended On the North Coast, city halls also adopted preventive measures in view of the wind forecast. In São Sebastião, Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba, municipal classes were suspended this Friday. In Caraguatatuba, events scheduled at schools, including Father's Day celebrations, were also cancelled. In Ubatuba, basic health units were closed as preventive measures due to the wind warning, and all appointments will be rearranged, according to the city hall. The Municipal Palace was also closed for the same reason. The change in routine also affected maritime workers. Fishermen anticipated returning to the mainland and decided to interrupt activities until weather conditions improved. "Out there, anyone who is at sea knows what it's like. It gets very rough, with big waves, and it's dangerous to even capsize the boat. They come back sooner or, when they're very far away, they look for a nearby island and wait for the wind to pass," he said. According to trader Débora Jacobelli, who works with fish in Caraguatatuba, the decision seeks to avoid accidents during the period of rough seas. Ferry crossing between São Sebastião and Ilhabela is suspended due to strong winds Disclosure Ferry was paralyzed for around two hours One of the main impacts was recorded on the ferry crossing between São Sebastião and Ilhabela. The operation was suspended at 7:50 am this Friday due to strong winds and resumed at 9:55 am, after navigation conditions improved. According to the Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil), the stoppage occurred after recording winds of 28.9 knots (53.5 km/h) and gusts of up to 38.3 knots (70.9 km/h). The interruption followed safety protocols, which determine the suspension of operations when winds exceed 46 km/h. The crossing had already been temporarily interrupted twice between Thursday night (6) and Friday morning due to weather conditions. In addition to the connection between São Sebastião and Ilhabela, other crossings along the São Paulo coast also suffered impacts. According to Semil, the Santos-Guarujá, Bertioga-Guarujá and Iguape-Juréia operations remained suspended during monitoring of sea conditions. In Ilhabela, the operation of the Aquabus - which provides water transport in the city, was interrupted as a preventive measure, but ended up being resumed in the afternoon. Parque Vicentina Aranha was closed preventively Gabriel Blois Park in São José dos Campos was closed In São José dos Campos, Parque Vicentina Aranha remained closed this Friday as a preventive measure. According to the park administration, the decision was made due to the forecast of strong winds and the large number of trees in the area, which occupy more than 80% of the area. The measure seeks to ensure the safety of visitors due to the risk of falling branches and trees. The reopening scheduled for Saturday (8) will still be evaluated and will depend on weather conditions. Concern is reinforced by recent occurrences The authorities' concern is increased by the impacts recorded at the end of July on the North Coast. At the time, gusts of up to 90 km/h were recorded in the region. In São Sebastião, a fishing boat sank and a 58-year-old fisherman died. In Ubatuba, a 6-year-old girl was seriously injured after the boat she was riding in capsized at Praia de Itamambuca. According to Civil Defense meteorologists, the winds forecast for this Friday are the result of the contrast between a mass of cold air associated with the cold front and the warmer air over the central region of the country, a phenomenon intensified by the presence of an extratropical cyclone offshore. Although the system is far from the Brazilian coast, it contributes to an increase in wind intensity in the state of São Paulo. Winds on the North Coast of SP this Friday (7). Reproduction/TV Vanguarda See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region