Seven other regions also have wind warnings of up to 110 km/h in place, in anticipation of the next frontal system to cross the country.
From this Wednesday, the strong storm This will affect the country in the coming days and for which a series of current weather alerts are maintained.
The situation is expected to begin to show its effects in the southern part of the country and these will progress until reaching the central area in the coming days, which is why the forecast indicates rain until the weekend.
Rainfall of up to 55 millimetres in some areas and wind gusts of up to 110 km/h are among the reports provided by the Meteorological Directorate of Chile (DMC) which remain active.
Precipitation alert
An alert is maintained for Moderate to high precipitation for the regions of Maule, Ñuble and Biobío what applies between early Thursday morning and Friday morning August 2nd.
The condition will be presented with high zero isotherm which, according to the organization, is treated when rainwater falls in certain areas where snow frequently falls, which can generate alluvium and carry away sediment.
The heaviest rainfall is expected in the coastal mountain area, with up to 55 mm on Thursday and up to 40 mm for these regions on Friday.
Added to this is a second piece of information that indicates up to 70 mm of moderate to heavy rainfall in the province of Malleco during August 1.
To a lesser extent, the opinions Normal to moderate rainfall covers the Coquimbo and Los Ríos regions .
Wind alert
There are currently three weather warnings in effect for purple to strong winds which involve the following sectors:
- Region of Coquimbo in the mountain range with gusts of up to 90 km/h.
- Region of Valparaiso with up to 90 km/h in the mountains and up to 70 km/h in coastal and coastal mountain areas on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Region Metropolitan with up to 90 km/h in the sierra on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and up to 70 km/h for the coastal sierra and the coast.
- Region of O’Higgins with up to 90 km/h in the mountains.
- Region of Maule with up to 90 km/h in the mountain range and up to 70 km/h on the coast and coastal mountain range until Thursday.
- Region of Nuble with up to 90 km/h in the mountains and up to 70 km/h in coastal and coastal mountains.
- Region of Biobio with up to 90 km/h in the mountain range and up to 70 km/h on the coast and coastal mountain range until Thursday.
- Region of Araucania with winds of up to 100 km/h in the coastal range and up to 90 km/h in the valley, between Wednesday and Thursday.
- Region of The rivers with winds of up to 100 km/h on Thursday.
- Region of The lakes with up to 90 km/h on Wednesday and up to 100 km/h on Thursday.
- Region of Aysen with up to 100 km/h on Wednesday and gusts of up to 110 km/h on Thursday.
Safety recommendations
Given the weather conditions that will occur this week, Senapred has issued the following message: safety recommendations for the population .
- Stay informed about weather conditions.
- Check and clean the roof and gutters of houses .
- Keep rainwater drainage routes free of dirt and debris .
- Avoid walking or driving in flooded areas or roads.
- Avoid entering mountainous areas, rivers, lakes and the sea, especially in adverse conditions.
Source: Latercera
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