Overview
- The state civil defense activated an alert for all of São Paulo from Sunday through Tuesday, citing heavy rain, lightning, hail and wind gusts that may exceed 70 km/h.
- São Paulo’s emergency management center expects moderate to strong showers in the capital this afternoon and evening, with isolated stronger cells and gusts above 60 km/h.
- Higher rain totals are forecast for Vale do Paraíba, Litoral Norte, Serra da Mantiqueira, Vale do Ribeira, Baixada Santista and interior hubs including Campinas, Sorocaba, Bauru and Ribeirão Preto.
- Brazil’s national weather service has storm alerts across southern states, with the front moving from Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná into São Paulo by early Monday.
- Authorities highlight risks of flooding, landslides, downed trees, roof damage and coastal agitation, urging residents to secure loose items and call 199 or 193 in emergencies.