Air humidity can drop to 20% and the Piracicaba region goes on alert; see recommendations

Thermometers could reach 31°C this Thursday; see forecast by city The 18 cities in the g1 Piracicaba coverage area and region are part of the alerts from the Civil Defense of São Paulo (SP) and the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) for the increased risk of forest fires due to low air humidity, which is expected to reach 20% from this Thursday (13). The recommended index is from 60%. A mass of dry air is expected to settle over the territory of São Paulo and remain, at least, until next Wednesday (19). During the period, maximum temperatures may exceed 30°C in much of the state, especially in the afternoon. Follow g1 Piracicaba on Instagram The warm climate, in the middle of winter, is a result of the summer that hits the interior of São Paulo until August 19th. ? Veranico is a relatively common phenomenon during winter in the Southeast region, although its duration may vary depending on the persistence of the atmospheric blockage. In general, these episodes last between four and ten days, but they can be shorter or longer depending on the evolution of weather conditions. In Piracicaba (SP), temperatures are between 18ºC and 33ºC this Thursday. Over the weekend, the metropolis is expected to have minimum temperatures of around 16ºC and maximum temperatures of up to 36ºC. "The expectation for the weekend is that the situation will worsen, and we will have temperatures slightly above average for several days", said the specialist at the Center for Meteorological and Climate Research Applied to Agriculture (Cepagri), Bruno Bainy. SP Civil Defense issues warning for heat wave in the state; Piracicaba and Campinas regions are on alert Reproduction/Civil Defense In Capivari (SP), maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 32ºC this Thursday (13). "The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation and the absence of significant rainfall considerably increases the risk of forest fires. The scenario requires increased attention, especially in rural areas and close to regions of dry vegetation", highlighted the City of Capivari. The guideline is for the population to take greater care of their health, maintaining frequent hydration. It is essential to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and the practice of intense physical activities during the hottest hours. “Children, the elderly and animals also need special attention”, highlights the municipal administration. Why does dry weather spread fires? Dry weather and high temperatures increase the risk of spreading fires and fires in general, warns Climatempo. "The soil and vegetation are already dry, with the prolonged lack of rain, and the large increase in temperature and the sharp drop in the level of humidity in the air contribute to increasing flammability", he explains. Also read Super El Niño should cause frequent heat waves and impact agriculture in the interior of SP After breaking the record for the lowest temperature of the year, Piracicaba reached 30ºC in the middle of winter Claudia Assencio/g1 Low air humidity The yellow alert from the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) for low air humidity points to effects on the health of the population and the risk of fires. The warning is valid until 10pm this Thursday (13th) and foresees a minimum relative humidity index between 30% and 20%. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the ideal level for human well-being is around 60%. In Piracicaba (SP), the relative humidity index was below 42% in the first five days of August, according to measurements from the meteorological station at the Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (Esalq), the campus of the University of São Paulo (USP) in the city. See below: Weather data - August/2026 in Piracicaba Recommendations Check out Climatempo's recommendations during this period of dry weather: Avoid physical exercise between 10 am and 4 pm Keep the environment cool with fans or air conditioning to ensure thermal comfort It is very important to increase hydration, drinking water in small quantities, several times throughout the day Try to eat meals with lighter foods to facilitate digestion Wear light clothing Special attention with elderly children: offer more water to them to maintain the appropriate level of hydration Use hats, caps and sunscreen to reduce the negative impacts of extensive exposure to the sun Piracicaba See below, in the forecast, what the temperatures will be in the coming days according to Inmet. Thursday (13): minimum of 18°C and maximum of 33°C Friday (14): minimum of 18°C and maximum of 32°C Saturday (15): minimum of 16°C and maximum of 34°C Sunday (16): minimum of 15°C and maximum of 35°C Monday (17): minimum of 21°C and maximum of 36°C VIDEOS: Everything about Piracicaba and region See more news from the region on g1 Piracicaba