While some areas of South America received some recent rains, any crop improvement was likely limited as moisture will be lost to evaporation, according to World Weather Inc. Stressful conditions are likely to continue in Paraguay and far southern Brazil through Saturday, with those areas expected to see little to no rain of significance and hot temps.
But some relief might come Sunday and next week. “Rio Grande do Sul will likely see an increase in rain Sunday into Monday, says World Weather. “Paraguay and the remainder of far southern Brazil is predicted to get more rain Tuesday through next Friday. Paraguay will likely see additional rain Jan. 29-Feb. 4, while far southern Brazil will dry down again. Most of the remainder of Brazil will see a mix of rain and sunshine during the next two weeks. Central and southern Minas Gerais and southern Espirito Santo into eastern Sao Paulo will be driest overall and the drying will be beneficial in areas that are still excessively wet.”
In Argentina, frequent rains are predicted through next Thursday, but excessive heat will continue through Tuesday in northern areas, with Chaco and Corrientes missing much of the expected rain. “Central and southern Argentina will see mild temperatures during the next week and with significant rain expected, crop conditions should improve dramatically where crops are still viable,” says World Weather. “Drier weather will return Jan. 28-Feb. 4.”
