Inmet Issues Multi-State Storm Warnings for Finados Holiday

Overview

• Inmet published day-specific yellow alerts on Friday and a broader aviso for the Finados holiday covering areas in eight states, signaling potential storms rather than the highest danger levels.
• Forecasts and local agencies say Center-West and parts of the Southeast face the highest risk of localized severe storms and flooding while the North and interior Northeast will mainly see intense heat.
• Technical thresholds cited by Inmet include rainfall rates of 20–30 mm per hour, daily totals up to about 50 mm, and wind gusts of 40–60 km/h in the most affected areas.
• Authorities and Defesa Civil have repeated safety guidance for residents: avoid sheltering under trees, do not park near tall structures, unplug electronics during storms, and call emergency services if needed.
• Models show the South starting to improve over the weekend but other regions may see renewed instability into the holiday, so people should monitor updated bulletins and local forecasts before travel or outdoor plans.