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São Paulo state warns of storms across all regions on Sunday
São Paulo state’s Civil Defense issued a storm alert for all regions on Sunday, Nov.
15.
Forecasts call for moderate to heavy rain, frequent lightning and possible hail in some areas.
Winds in the west could reach 70 km/h, while strong gusts may also occur elsewhere.
The storms are expected as summer-like rain develops from high humidity and daytime heat.
Heavy rain could cause flooding, fast-moving water and falling trees, creating risks for people and property.
Officials advise staying out of flooded streets and away from rivers, sheltering indoors during lightning and securing loose outdoor items.
Residents are urged to follow official alerts and take precautions before the storms arrive.
São Paulo state Civil Defense warned of storms across all regions on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Rain may be moderate to heavy, with frequent lightning, wind gusts and isolated hail.
Winds could reach 70 km/h in the western region.
The storms could bring flooding, flash floods, fallen trees and other disruptions.
Civil Defense advised people to follow official alerts and take precautions.
- Who
- São Paulo state Civil Defense issued the alert.
- What
- Storms are forecast across all regions, with rain, lightning, wind gusts and possible isolated hail.
- When
- Sunday, Nov. 15.
- Where
- All regions of São Paulo state, Brazil.
- Why
- Forecasts point to widespread showers as high atmospheric humidity combines with daytime heating.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Weather instability could ease in most of the state, while showers and isolated storms were possible in some areas.
Storms were forecast across all regions of São Paulo state.
- Alert area
- All regions of São Paulo state
- Alert date
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- Forecast wind gusts
- Up to 70 km/h in western São Paulo
- Possible impacts
- Flooding, flash floods and fallen trees