THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERwater
SOUTH-CENTRAL CHILE — A NEW FRONT TODAY, A STRONGER ONE FRIDAY
On the board · September 30, 2026 →THE WATER
A weaker front reaches south-central Chile today, and a very active system follows on Friday, with 100 to 150 mm and gusts near 80 km/h possible. 12,303 people are still isolated, most in La Araucanía. (Handled with care.)
THE RECORD
9 turning points on record since Sep 22 — the 8 most recent shown.
Sep 30easing → active
Sep 29▽ eased
Sep 28building → easing · eased sharply
Sep 27↑ firmed
Sep 26easing → building
Sep 25▽ eased
Sep 24peak → easing
Sep 23building → peak
WHO IT TOUCHES
Health systemsFlood-affected communities in Thailand, Nigeria and Chile.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
searched 34 vetted voices and the open field — nothing said about this system cleared the screen.