Rio Grande do Sul faces continued storm alerts after two tornadoes in four days

Rio Grande do Sul experienced two tornadoes in four days, prompting the Civil Defense to maintain storm alerts. The tornadoes, one in Pelotas on February 12 and another near Encruzilhada do Sul on February 15, caused structural damage, downed poles, and roof damage across several municipalities. The Civil Defense warns of continued risks of rain, lightning, and strong winds, with a high chance of roof damage in the valleys and metropolitan region of Porto Alegre.