The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) has issued alerts for severe storms and winds reaching 100 km/h [1] across several Brazilian states.
These warnings are critical because the scale of the instability affects more than 500 municipalities [2], posing a significant risk to infrastructure and public safety in the affected regions.
The weather agency identified a high risk of storms in the southern region of Mato Grosso do Sul, as well as in various cities within São Paulo and Minas Gerais [2]. This instability is driven by a sudden change in weather patterns and the arrival of a cold front, which generates strong winds and heavy rainfall [1].
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact timing of these weather events. One report indicates that the instability is expected to persist throughout the second half of June [1], potentially continuing into the first days of winter. Conversely, other data suggests a risk of storms extending only until Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 [4].
Local authorities are monitoring the situation as the cold front moves through the region. The potential for wind speeds of 100 km/h [1] increases the likelihood of fallen trees and power outages, which are common occurrences during sudden atmospheric shifts in these states.
Residents in the southern part of Mato Grosso do Sul and neighboring areas in Minas Gerais and São Paulo are advised to remain alert for updated bulletins from Inmet [2]. The agency continues to track the cold front's trajectory to determine if the risk period will extend as predicted for the latter part of the month.
“Ventos de até 100 km/h”
The contradiction in timing between sources—ranging from February to June—suggests a potential data discrepancy in reporting or the occurrence of two distinct weather cycles. However, the scale of the alert covering over 500 municipalities indicates a systemic weather event that could disrupt transport and agriculture across three major Brazilian states.
