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Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
Storms threaten parts of south-central Brazil on Tuesday, with winds that could reach 90 km/h.
The highest-risk area stretches from northern Rio Grande do Sul to southern Mato Grosso do Sul, including some towns in southern São Paulo.
A low-pressure system over Paraguay and moisture from northern Brazil are driving the unsettled weather.
In Paraná, forecasts call for up to 80 millimeters of rain in Guarapuava and Pitanga, and about 50 millimeters in Cascavel and Curitiba.
The Uruguay River remains above flood level, keeping families from their homes in Uruguaiana and São Borja in Rio Grande do Sul.
In Amazonas, fires have produced 540 reported hotspots in the past 48 hours, while rain of up to 15 millimeters is expected in Manaus.
That rain may offer limited relief, but the forecast says it is not enough to reverse the serious conditions in the city and state.
Intense storms are forecast across south-central Brazil on Tuesday, October 13, with winds reaching up to 90 km/h.
The highest-risk area stretches from northern Rio Grande do Sul to southern Mato Grosso do Sul, including some cities in southern São Paulo near Paraná.
A low-pressure system over Paraguay and a weather trough bringing moisture from northern Brazil are driving the instability.
Guarapuava and Pitanga in Paraná could receive up to 80 millimeters of rain, while Cascavel and Curitiba are forecast to receive about 50 millimeters.
Flooding along the Uruguay River continues to keep families from their homes in Uruguaiana and São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul.
- Who
- People in parts of south-central Brazil are facing severe weather risks.
- What
- Storms are forecast, with winds of up to 90 km/h and heavy rain in some areas.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The highest-risk area runs from northern Rio Grande do Sul to southern Mato Grosso do Sul, including some cities in southern São Paulo.
- Why
- A low-pressure system over Paraguay and a weather trough transporting moisture from northern Brazil are driving instability.
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Storms and winds of up to 90 km/h were forecast across parts of south-central Brazil.
- Maximum forecast wind
- Up to 90 km/h
- Highest-risk area
- Northern Rio Grande do Sul to southern Mato Grosso do Sul
- Guarapuava and Pitanga
- Up to 80 millimeters of rain forecast
- Cascavel and Curitiba
- About 50 millimeters of rain forecast
- Uruguay River
- Above flood level near Uruguaiana and São Borja
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