During the celebrations of National HolidaysIn addition to the traditional fondas and outdoor activities, Chileans will have to face unfavorable weather conditions in several regions of the country. The Meteorological Directorate of Chile (DMC) issued a warning for winds that could vary from normal to moderate, affecting mainly the central area of the territory. This warning is related to the passage of a frontal system that will bring considerable gusts between September 18 and 19.
The winds The storms will be felt mainly on the coast and mountain ranges of the Valparaíso and O’Higgins regions, as well as on the coast, valleys and foothills of the Maule, Ñuble and Biobío regions. These areas will see altered weather conditions, which could affect mobility and outdoor activities so common during these dates. For those planning to spend the Fiestas Patrias outdoors, it is important to pay attention to the warnings and take precautions.
As for the intensity of the windson the coast of the Biobío and Maule regions, gusts are expected to reach speeds of between 60 and 80 km/h, especially during the early hours of Thursday, September 19. These conditions could cause complications for those traveling on the roads as well as for outdoor facilities and structures, so it is recommended to secure items that could be moved by the wind.
The situation will be more critical in mountainous areas, such as Antuco, where the gusts winds could exceed 90 km/h. Likewise, in the mountainous areas of Valparaíso, the Metropolitan Region and O’Higgins, winds of equal intensity are forecast, which may pose additional risks for those in these areas. The DMC has asked the population of these regions to take extreme precautions and avoid outdoor activities as much as possible.
This phenomenon will not only affect the areas closest to the coast and the mountain range, but will also extend to pre-mountainous sectors from Coquimbo to Biobío. On the afternoon of Wednesday 18th and the morning of Thursday 19th, in full National Holidayswill be the moments of greatest activity of this frontal system, so it is expected that celebrations may be interrupted in these regions. In addition, it is important to consider that these winds may affect restaurants and large outdoor events.
Finally, the Meteorological Directorate of Chile will continue to monitor the frontal system and its effects on the country. Over the next few hours, new warnings and recommendations could be issued by the windMeanwhile, authorities are calling for caution and following instructions to avoid accidents or inconveniences during the holidays.
