Weekend Heat and Isolated Rain Expected in São Paulo
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São Paulo is expecting warmer weather this weekend, after a strong storm hit the city on Thursday.
Weather forecasts show temperatures reaching around 28°C over the weekend.
The forecast also includes isolated rain, meaning showers in some areas but not across the whole city.
This follows Thursday's heavy storm, which brought strong winds and rain to São Paulo.
Because of the changing conditions, the city's Civil Defence has issued a severe alert.
The alert warns of strong winds and lightning in the city and the Greater São Paulo region.
Civil Defence is the public agency responsible for warning citizens about dangerous weather.
A severe alert is used when weather conditions could put people or property at risk.
The alert covers not only the capital but also the wider metropolitan area around it.
Authorities are asking residents to stay alert during the weekend.
Sudden storms, strong gusts of wind, and lightning can appear quickly in this type of weather pattern.
Despite the warning, forecasts suggest that most of the weekend will bring warm temperatures near 28°C.
Rain is expected to be limited to certain areas rather than widespread across São Paulo.
Local authorities recommend that people follow weather updates closely over the next few days.
Vocabulary7 words
- storm
- very bad weather with wind and heavy rain
- isolated rain
- rain that falls in some places but not everywhere
- Civil Defence
- an official group that protects people during emergencies
- severe alert
- a strong public warning about dangerous conditions
- winds
- fast-moving air, often strong in storms
- lightning
- a sudden bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm
- Greater São Paulo
- the city of São Paulo plus the towns around it
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1. A strong storm 2. Around 28°C 3. Strong winds and lightning
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São Paulo is expecting warmer weather this weekend, after a strong _____ hit the city on Thursday.
Weather forecasts show temperatures reaching around _____ over the weekend.
The forecast also includes _____ rain, meaning showers in some areas but not across the whole city.
Because of the changing conditions, the city's _____ has issued a _____.
The alert warns of strong _____ and _____ in the city and the _____ region.
A severe alert is used when weather conditions could put people or property at _____.
Authorities are asking residents to stay alert during the _____.
Despite the warning, forecasts suggest that most of the weekend will bring warm temperatures near 28°C.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a sudden severe storm? What happened?
- Why do you think cities issue weather alerts before bad weather arrives?
- Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
- What precautions should people take during strong winds and lightning?
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