Rio Grande do Sul braces for more heavy rain, strong winds, and hail

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is expected to experience continued heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the possibility of hail on Tuesday, May 28th. Climatempo Meteorologia forecasts significant accumulated rainfall, particularly in the southern half of the state, where the risk of flooding, flash floods, and river overflows remains high. Rain is anticipated throughout the day across nearly all regions, with moderate to heavy intensity, accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms. Areas of greatest concern include Campanha, Centro, Sul, Costa Doce, Região Metropolitana, Vales, and Litoral Médio, where precipitation could reach 100 to 150 millimeters in a short period. Wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h and hail are also predicted, with potential for more intense localized weather phenomena. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall, warning of precipitation over 60 millimeters per hour or exceeding 100 millimeters per day, posing a significant risk of floods, river overflows, and landslides. Inmet has also issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across the entire state. Instability is expected to persist into Wednesday, May 29th, especially in the northern half of the state during the early morning and morning. Heavy rain, winds over 90 km/h, and hail are forecast for areas in the Northwest, North, Northeast, Serra, Vales, and Litoral Norte, with accumulated rainfall between 10 and 60 millimeters. By Thursday, May 30th, the weather is expected to improve as the cold front moves away, leading to a decrease in rainfall across most of the state. While light, isolated precipitation may occur in the North and Northeast regions, the intensity will be significantly reduced, with a lower risk of thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to remain mild due to cloud cover and the influence of cooler air.