With the advance of a cyclone, storms, hail and winds hit RS this Thursday

Formation of an extratropical cyclone is confirmed and should bring rain to RS With the advance of an extratropical cyclone, a new cold front should cause intense rain, gusts of wind and the possibility of hail in Rio Grande do Sul this Thursday (20). The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a storm warning with a severity level classified as dangerous for the entire state, valid throughout the day. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Storm forecast for all of RS Disclosure/ Inmet According to Climatempo Meteorologia, rain volumes can vary between 10 and 50 millimeters throughout the day, with occasionally higher accumulations, reaching 80 millimeters in locations in the West, Campanha and South. In addition to the rain, the wind should attract attention. Gusts can occur even outside moments of instability, while temperatures begin to drop with the approach of a mass of cold air. The predicted maximums are between 10°C and 28°C, and the minimums must be recorded at night, varying from 7°C to 17°C. In Porto Alegre, the forecast is for a day marked by instability from the morning onwards. The rain may increase in intensity during the afternoon, accompanied by electrical discharges and wind. The maximum temperature predicted for the capital is 21°C. Wind gains strength on Friday On Friday (21), the tendency is for a gradual reduction in rain. Light to moderate precipitation may still occur during the early hours of the morning in the south of the state and episodes of drizzle or light rain in areas of the eastern half throughout the day. As the cold front moves away and a cyclone advances over the ocean, the focus becomes the wind. Gusts can reach between 60 km/h and 80 km/h in the Eastern half and in the Campaign, even without the presence of areas of more intense rain. The entry of the cold air mass also drops temperatures. Minimum temperatures should vary between 3°C and 14°C, while maximum temperatures range between 7°C and 18°C. Cold intensifies over the weekend On Saturday (22), cold air will already be installed over the South of Brazil, favoring more stable weather and reducing the conditions for rain in Rio Grande do Sul. The forecast points to low temperatures throughout the state and the possibility of frost formation in areas of the South during the coldest periods of the day. Despite the more pronounced cooling predicted for the weekend, Climatempo reports that, for now, there is no indication of the configuration of a wide-ranging cold wave. Safety guidelines Rain in RS Porthus Junior/Agência RBS Inmet advises that, in case of gusts of wind, the population should not take shelter under trees due to the slight risk of falls and electrical shocks. It is also recommended not to park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs, in addition to avoiding the use of electronic devices plugged into the socket. In emergencies, the population should call Civil Defense on 199, the Fire Department on 193 or the police on 190. VIDEOS: Everything about RS