Inmet Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain on São Paulo Coast

Overview

• The yellow alert issued for Oct. 30 covers Baixada Santista and warns of up to about 50 mm of rain in a day with winds of 40–60 km/h.
• Inmet’s yellow classification means a potentially dangerous situation that carries a low overall risk of widespread flooding while raising the chance of fallen branches, short power cuts and localized runoff.
• Authorities urge simple precautions such as avoiding shelter under trees, not parking near signs or towers, unplugging electronics and calling Defesa Civil (199) or Corpo de Bombeiros (193) in emergencies.
• Regional forecasts show the greatest short-term risk shifting to parts of the Southeast, especially Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, while Salvador and much of Bahia expect mostly sun with isolated showers.
• A cold front keeps the South cool and unsettled with gradual improvement over the weekend and the North remaining hot and humid with scattered rain from Sunday, so travelers should monitor updates before holiday plans.