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Weekend Heat Persists as Front Brings Isolated Storm Risk to São Paulo

An extratropical cyclone is set to send a frontal band into the state, with hazards concentrated on the Paraná border plus the eastern coast.

Overview

  • Civil defense alerts for Saturday and Sunday flag isolated strong showers and thunderstorms as a front advances from the south.
  • Forecasters highlight potential for heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and isolated hail along the Paraná border and the state’s eastern strip.
  • Greater São Paulo should see typical summer conditions with sunshine and highs above 30°C, according to CGESP.
  • Climatempo projects up to 33°C in Vale do Paraíba cities and reports no rain expected there this weekend.
  • Sul de Minas faces intense heat driven by the South Atlantic Subtropical High, with extreme UV levels and thermal stress noted by local experts.