The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a warning today (16) about a heat wave that will last until next Monday (19) in several regions of the country. The temperature could rise up to 5º C in the period of 2 to 3 days, which could cause a slight risk to the health of the population.
Inmet listed the regions that could be most affected by the heat wave in the coming days: Northern Pioneiro Paraná, Serrana, Western Santa Catarina, Central-South Mato Grosso, Presidente Prudente, São José do Rio Preto, Metropolitan Curitiba, Itajaí Valley, Eastern Mato Grosso do Sul, Campinas, Northwest Rio Grande do Sul, Bauru, Piracicaba, Greater Florianópolis.
The cities of the South/Southwest of Minas Gerais, Itapetininga, North Central of Mato Grosso do Sul, Zona da Mata, East Rondônia, West Central Paraná, Ribeirão Preto, Araçatuba, Southeast Mato Grosso, Northwest Paraná, Macro Metropolitan Paulista, Marília, North Central Paraná, Southwest Mato Grosso do Sul, Araraquara, Southwest Paraná, West Paraná, Pantanais South Mato Grosso are also part of the list.
The Northeast of Rio Grande do Sul, the South of Rio Grande do Sul, Campo das Vertentes, Southeast of Paraná, the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo, the South of Goiás, the Central East of Paraná, the Southwest of Mato Grosso, the South of Santa Catarina, the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, Assis, the South Coast of São Paulo, the North of Santa Catarina, the Central-South of Paraná, the Triângulo Mineiro/Alto Paranaíba, the North of Mato Grosso, the Central West of Rio Grande do Sul, the Central Fluminense, the Southwest of Rio Grande do Sul, the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, and the Central East of Rio Grande do Sul can also be affected by the heat wave.
Alert
According to the Alerta Rio System, on the night of this Friday (16), the forecast is for clear skies, without rain, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The winds will be weak. A high pressure system made the weather stable this Friday (16). The day was clear skies and there was no record of rain. The winds were weak and the temperatures rose, with a minimum recorded of 14°C at 4 am and a maximum recorded of 35.3°C at 3:30 pm.
The system predicts stable weather in the municipality between Saturday (17) and Tuesday (20). The forecast is for clear skies and no rain throughout the period. Winds vary from weak to moderate.
The alert will be in effect for Saturday afternoon (17), Monday (19) and Tuesday (20), when relative humidity may drop to 21% and 30% in some parts of the city. The population should remain alert and stay well hydrated during this period.
Tips
Some tips given by doctors when the relative humidity is low are: wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your mouth and nose. Try to keep your body well hydrated. Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. When it’s time for a snack or dessert, choose fruits that are rich in liquids, such as watermelon, melon and orange, for example.
In particular, pay special attention to the hydration of children, the elderly and the sick. Apply saline solution to the nose and eyes to prevent dryness. Avoid exercising between 10 am and 4 pm and wear hats and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
