Unusual Winter Night in Iquique: Temperatures Above 30 °C, Strong Winds, Rains and Thunderstorms
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The gusts caused roofing and supply cuts that affected more than 10,000 customers. Faced with the weather conditions, the classes in Iquique, Alto Hospicio and Pisagua were suspended for this Wednesday.
From the evening, the city of Iquique and the municipality of Alto Hospicio, in the region of Tarapacá, experienced an atypical climate phenomenon, with winds that reached about 60 km/h and intermittent drizzles. The noise of windows and loose elements on roofs became noticeable in different urban points. In addition, the phenomenon, the ... Continue reading "Strong wind and cuts of light leave Iquique, Alto Hospicio and coastal coast of Tarapac…
An unprecedented weather event turned winter into a scorching night in the northern city, tearing off roofs and leaving thousands without power. While the rest of the country bundled up, Iquique and its surroundings endured a heat island that lasted for hours. Going outside after 10 p.m. and feeling temperatures above 30°C is not exactly what one expects from an August night. That's what happened this Tuesday in Iquique. The temperature reached …
The Education Seremi of Tarapacá reported the suspension of classes for this Wednesday, August 12, due to the climatic conditions that affect the region. The measure seeks to prioritize the safety of the educational communities, considering the effects recorded due to strong winds, roof blasts and electrical power cuts. According to the agency, the suspension of classes is addressed to the educational establishments of Iquique, Alto Hospicio and…
The phenomenon was accompanied by gusts of wind that generated power outages in the commune.
Duststorms and warm air caused reduced visibility in Arica and Iquique: gusts exceeded 40 km/h and in Tarapacá reached 61 km/h.
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