One extratropical cyclone is approaching Brazil and could cause significant impacts in several regions. Initially affecting Rio Grande do Sul, the phenomenon is advancing through the south of the country and could bring hail and wreak havoc from this Tuesday (11).
According to Inmet (National Institute of Meteorology), the cyclone formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is moving in towards the continent, bringing with it a great amount of rain, cold and strong winds for a good part of the Center-South of the Brazil. It is associated with a cold front that should move across the country, reaching not only the South, but also areas of the Southeast and Midwest.
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The forecast is that there are chances of reaching the south of the Amazon region from the middle of the week, setting up a new cold event.
Main advents of the cyclone
The drop in temperatures is already expected in Rio Grande do Sul this Tuesday, due to increased rainfall. On Wednesday (12), the cold air advances over the South and Mato Grosso do Sul, while on Thursday (13) the forecast is that it reaches areas of Mato Grosso, Rondônia, south of Acre, west and south of Goiás, São Paulo, Triângulo Mineiro, south of Minas Gerais and Rio de January. In the Center-South regions, temperatures should be between 10ºC and 12ºC.
In addition, there is a wide possibility that the phenomenon will cause large-scale hail and even snow in some southern states of the country.
(image: Inmet/playback)
The extratropical cyclone is a phenomenon characterized by the formation of storms and intense wind gusts. It is common in mid-latitude regions and does not usually occur in tropical areas.
As the cyclone intensifies, it can cause changes in temperature, humidity, wind direction and atmospheric pressure resulting in stormy weather conditions, including rain, snow, and winds strong.
