The formation of an extratropical cyclone is confirmed and should bring rain, strong winds and hail to RS; see forecast

Find out what to do in case of extreme weather according to Civil Defense The formation of an extratropical cyclone and the advance of a cold front cause storms, hail, strong winds and a sharp decline in temperatures in Rio Grande do Sul starting this Wednesday (19). The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) and the State Civil Defense issued warnings for the risk of severe weather. According to Climatempo, the process of cyclone formation and intensification, called cyclogenesis, occurs together with frontogenesis, which is the organization of the cold front. As the system moves, it causes changes in weather conditions in all regions of Rio Grande do Sul. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp This Wednesday, Inmet maintains a yellow warning of potential danger for storms valid for the entire Rio Grande do Sul. The forecast indicates rain between 20 and 30 millimeters per hour or up to 50 millimeters per day, in addition to winds of 40 to 60 km/h. According to Climatempo, Wednesday will have isolated thunderstorms with wind gusts of up to 70 km/h and hail in the West and Northern half. In the southern half, rainfall can reach 60 millimeters per day. For Thursday (20), instability gains strength and spreads across the state. Inmet predicts that the formation of the cyclone on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul will occur during the early hours of the morning. Climatempo points to the risk of heavy rain with volumes of up to 80 millimeters per day in the West, Campanha and South. In Porto Alegre, the rain intensifies in the afternoon, accompanied by lightning, with a maximum of 21°C. From Friday (21), the cyclone deepens over the ocean. The wind is highlighted, with gusts between 60 and 80 km/h in the Eastern half and in the Campaign, even without direct association with areas of instability. The cold air mass advances and drops temperatures, with minimums predicted between 3°C and 14°C in the state. Safety guidelines Inmet advises that, in case of gusts of wind, the population does 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. The passage of an extratropical cyclone caused damage in cities in Rio Grande do Sul Duda Fortes/Agência RBS VIDEOS: Everything about RS