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Storms Expected Across Most of Paraná This Weekend

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Big storms are coming to Paraná, a state in Brazil. The storms will happen this weekend. They will hit most of the state. Some regions will have more risk than others.

The forecast is for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. These days are November 7, 8, and 9. Weather experts say the storms can bring strong rain. People in Paraná should watch the sky and stay safe.

Many people also want to know about cold weather. They ask if cold air will come back. This question is about cities in the South and Southeast of Brazil.

Weather can change fast in these areas. People should check the news for updates. It is important to know the risk in your area before the storms come.

Vocabulary15 words

storm
very bad weather with strong wind and rain
region
a part of a country
forecast
what people think will happen with weather
Southeast
a direction; also a part of Brazil
risk
the chance that something bad can happen
weekend
Saturday and Sunday
state
a big part of a country
capital
the main city
cold
not warm
rain
water that falls from the sky
weather
sun, rain, wind, or cold outside
sky
the space above the Earth
safe
not in danger
news
information about new events
update
new information

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1. Where will the storms happen?
2. Which days are in the forecast?
3. What other weather question do people ask about?

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Big _____ are coming to Paraná, a state in Brazil. The storms will happen this _____. They will hit most of the state. Some _____ will have more risk than others.

The _____ is for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. These days are November 7, 8, and 9. Weather experts say the storms can bring strong _____. People in Paraná should watch the sky and stay _____.

Many people also want to know about cold weather. They ask if cold air will come back. This question is about cities in the South and _____ of Brazil.

Weather can change fast in these areas. People should check the _____ for _____. It is important to know the _____ in your area before the storms come.

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