Overview

• The Navy's alert runs from noon Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday with waves forecast up to 2.5 meters.
• COR-Rio recorded waves above two meters and, per protocol, fully closed the Tim Maia cycleway between Leblon and São Conrado.
• Traffic on Avenida Niemeyer was shut due to the swell impacting the coastal roadway.
• Beach users were urged to avoid swimming or water sports and to follow on-duty firefighters' directions.
• Fishermen were advised not to navigate, and any sea incident should be reported to the fire department at 193 rather than attempted rescues.