Chile Issues Thunderstorm Alert for Central Regions Coquimbo to Bío Bío

Chile's meteorological service upgraded a thunderstorm watch to an alert for regions from Coquimbo to Bío Bío, citing unstable conditions and high probability of intense short-duration rainfall. The alert covers a broad swath of central Chile, potentially affecting urban and agricultural areas. The specific timing and severity remain uncertain, but the alert signals elevated risk of flash flooding and infrastructure disruption.