Heat wave
After facing days of intense cold, residents of Canoas, in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, will experience a sudden change in the weather this weekend. According to the Climate Resilience and Civil Defense Office of Canoas (Eclima), a hot air mass will act over Rio Grande do Sul and raise temperatures in the city, which can reach 30ºC on Sunday (23).
The sun will predominate between clouds, but there is also a possibility of fog in the morning. The wind will be dry and hot, and can blow from moderate to strong at times. The heat wave is atypical for the Rio Grande do Sul winter and should last until Monday (24), when a cold front should bring rain and a drop in temperatures.
Weather forecast
- Saturday (22): The day starts with fog in some areas, but soon the sun appears between clouds. The predicted minimum is 15ºC and the maximum can reach 29ºC in the afternoon. The wind will be from the north/northeast, with gusts of up to 50 km/h.
- Domingo (23): The sun also predominates, but with more clouds in the sky. The minimum will be 17ºC and the maximum can reach 30ºC, being the hottest day of the weekend. The wind will be light to moderate.
About Canoes
Canoas is the largest city in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre and the third most populous in the state, with around 350,000 inhabitants. Its name originates from the manufacture of canoes in its territory, at the beginning of its settlement, in the 19th century. The city is an industrial and university hub, home to five higher education institutions and several companies. Canoas also has tourist attractions, such as parks, museums, churches and a shopping mall.
