Heat Persists in Rio as Isolated Showers Fell Trees, Disrupt Traffic

Overview

• Alerta Rio forecasts Tuesday with partly to mostly cloudy skies, isolated afternoon and evening showers, and a high near 36°C.
• Early Tuesday showers led to fallen trees and temporary closures on Rua José Higino in Tijuca and Avenida Édison Passos in Alto da Boa Vista, with winds reported as weak to moderate.
• The official maximum on Monday reached 35.6°C at 11:00 at Inmet’s Vila Militar station, with a minimum of 21.1°C at 02:00 in Jacarepaguá.
• Beaches including Copacabana, Ipanema and Arpoador were crowded Monday as residents sought relief from the heat.
• Wednesday’s outlook calls for continued heat with a forecast high around 37°C and light, isolated showers into the evening, according to Alerta Rio.