Deadly Tornado Hits Southern Brazil on 11/08/2025

[Randy Zipser]

Here are a couple of news stories about a deadly tornado that struck southern Brazil on 11/08/2025, killing six people. The tornado was estimated to have winds of 155mph (EF-3) and struck near Guarapuava, about 340 miles southwest of Sao Paulo, or about 180 miles west of the Atlantic coast, well inland. A reminder that deadly tornadoes can occur anywhere in the world, not just the U.S. It is now spring in southern Brazil, similar to the peak season in our Tornado Alley.

Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more

Powerful tornado flattens Brazilian town, killing at least 6 and injuring hundreds