Storm Warning: Strong Winds and Hail Expected in Six Brazilian States
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A strong storm is expected to hit six states in Brazil.
The storm will bring heavy wind and hail to several areas.
Brazil's weather institute, INMET, has issued a warning about the storm.
The warning is a yellow alert, which means people should take care.
One of the cities affected will be Campo Grande.
Campo Grande is expected to face storm conditions on a public holiday.
That holiday falls on August 26.
Another area affected is Araçatuba and the region around it.
INMET has given a yellow alert for storms in that area too.
Hail can be dangerous because it can damage property and hurt people.
Strong wind can also cause damage, such as breaking trees or power lines.
The exact intensity of the storm has not been given in detail.
Weather alerts like these help people prepare in advance.
People in the affected states are advised to follow local news for updates.
Officials often recommend staying indoors during severe weather.
It is not clear yet how long the storm will last.
Residents in the six states should watch for more information from INMET.
Vocabulary7 words
- storm
- very bad weather with strong wind and rain
- hail
- small pieces of ice that fall like rain
- INMET
- Brazil's national weather agency
- yellow alert
- a warning level that means be careful
- holiday
- a day when people do not work
- property
- things people own, like houses or cars
- intensity
- how strong something is
Quiz
Answer key
1. A yellow alert for storms 2. On August 26, a public holiday 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A strong _____ is expected to hit six states in Brazil.
The storm will bring heavy wind and _____ to several areas.
Brazil's weather institute, _____, has issued a warning about the storm.
The warning is a _____ alert, which means people should take care.
Campo Grande is expected to face storm conditions on a public _____.
That holiday falls on August 26.
INMET has given a yellow alert for storms in Araçatuba and the region.
Hail can be dangerous because it can damage _____ and hurt people.
The exact _____ of the storm has not been given in detail.
Officials often recommend staying indoors during severe weather.