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Severe Storms Lash Rio Grande do Sul After INMET Issues 'Perigo' Alert

Meteorologists warn a deepening low and approaching front could organize into a cyclone and prolong heavy rain, hail and damaging winds across the state.

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Overview

  • Powerful storms and large hail struck the Fronteira Oeste and Campanha regions over the weekend, with storm chasers filming a large supercell near Alegrete and one observer reporting a possible brief tornado that remains unconfirmed by meteorological analysis.
  • The Defesa Civil reported roughly 9,500 people affected, about 2,200 homes damaged, 10 people left homeless and one injured in damage assessments compiled late Sunday.
  • INMET issued a 'Perigo' (danger) storm warning covering seven RS regions, forecasting heavy rain, hail and gusts up to about 100 km/h that can topple trees, damage roofs and interrupt power.
  • The Tribunal Regional Eleitoral in Porto Alegre temporarily paused installation of campaign wind banners in public spaces and authorities reminded residents to call Defesa Civil (199) or Corpo de Bombeiros (193) in emergencies.
  • Forecasters say the system may strengthen into a cyclone between the continent and the Southern Ocean, with local rainfall totals of 100–250+ mm possible and fast river rises that increase flood and infrastructure risks over the next days.