O National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued an alert for the predicted heat wave from Saturday 27th, until next Wednesday, May 1st, in six states. According to the agency, the climate phenomenon can result in an increase of up to 5º C in relation to the average temperature.
The alert issued by Inmet was orange, which indicates danger. The states that are expected to be affected by the heat wave are: Mato Grosso, Goiás, São PauloParaná, Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul.
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According to information from Climatempo, this is the fourth heat wave in the country since the beginning of 2024, the result of an area of high pressure in the middle atmosphere, which will act as an atmospheric blockage.
The high pressure system favors the maintenance of dry and hot air, resulting in an increase in temperatures. The phenomenon starts in Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná, and slowly migrates to the east of the Southeast.
Temperatures can reach and exceed 35º C in several points in the central and western region of São Paulo, northwest of Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, Triângulo Mineiro and southern Goiás.
The maximums must be recorded in the afternoon. However, the forecast is that early mornings will also be stuffy, especially in Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná and west of São Paulo, due to the flow of hot air close to the turn of April to May.
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Also according to Climatempo, the heat wave is expected to persist in much of Central-South Brazil at least until Thursday, May 2nd. However, the weather phenomenon may continue and extend throughout the first week of May.
