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Brazil issues storm alert for eight states and the Federal District
Brazil’s weather agency issued a storm warning for eight states and the Federal District on Monday.
The areas covered are Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Tocantins and the Federal District.
The forecast calls for heavy rain and strong winds, with a chance of hail.
Rain could reach 20 to 30 millimetres an hour or 50 millimetres in a day, while wind gusts could reach 40 to 60 kilometres an hour.
The agency says the risk of damage is low, but storms could still cause power cuts, crop damage, fallen branches or flooding.
The warning remains in effect until 11:59 p.m.
Monday, and the agency advises people to unplug electrical devices and seek shelter if severe danger is confirmed.
Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology issued a yellow storm alert for eight states and the Federal District.
The alert covers Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás and Tocantins.
Forecast rainfall is 20 to 30 millimeters per hour or up to 50 millimeters per day, with strong winds and possible hail.
The alert began at midnight on Monday, November 9, and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. that day.
The institute said there is a low risk of power outages, crop damage, falling tree branches and flooding.
- Who
- Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
- What
- It issued a yellow alert for potential storms.
- When
- Monday, November 9, 2026; the alert runs from midnight until 11:59 p.m.
- Where
- Eight states and the Federal District: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás and Tocantins.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The storm alert took effect.
The alert was due to remain in effect until this time.
- Alert level
- Yellow, indicating potential danger
- States covered
- 8
- Federal district covered
- Federal District
- Rainfall forecast
- 20–30 millimeters per hour or up to 50 millimeters per day
- Wind gusts
- 40–60 km/h
- Hail
- Possible