Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Rock in Rio Second Weekend

Overview

• Forecast models and meteorological services predict rain for all three days of Rock in Rio’s second weekend, with Sunday expected to be the coldest and most persistent day of precipitation.
• The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) has issued high-level warnings for parts of the South and Southeast, citing the potential for daily totals near 100 mm and wind gusts up to about 100 km/h in the worst-affected areas.
• Local forecasts for Rio de Janeiro and the Cidade do Rock area show gusts commonly near 50–70 km/h and periodic intense bursts during storm periods that could affect outdoor stages and infrastructure.
• Organizers and media outlets advise attendees to bring raincoats, waterproof phone protection, closed shoes and extra layers because umbrellas are banned inside the venue and heavy rain will create mud, slippery surfaces and likely transport delays.
• Meteorologists say the frontal system linked to the extratropical cyclone will keep much of the South and Southeast unstable into next week, raising the chance of ongoing travel disruption and impacts on local businesses and tourism.