First published Oct 18, 2026, 1:27:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 1:27:15 PM UTC

Aviso de Tempestade. Severidade Grau: Perigo Potencial

Brazil’s INMET issued a potential-danger storm alert for areas in Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro, effective October 18–19, 2026. The warning lists rain, strong winds, hail, and low risk of power cuts, crop damage, falling branches, and flooding.

Why it matters

The alert covers multiple areas across three states and specifies potential weather and damage risks.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

INMET Brazil weather alerts Aviso de Tempestade. Severidade Grau: Perigo Potencial

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