Overview
- The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional had issued a yellow alert for storms with gusts near 70 km/h before the brief event.
- Around 3:30 p.m., strong winds swept the coast and northern neighborhoods, blowing off roofs, smashing windows and damaging vehicles.
- Defensa Civil tallied about 12 fallen light poles and 15 affected trees, mostly between Avenida Colón and Camet, with localized power cuts in Constitución.
- Lifeguards evacuated bathers at La Perla as conditions shifted abruptly, according to local authorities.
- Special Riesgos Especiales teams secured broken glass at the Maral 50 building and other hazards as crews worked to clear debris and restore services.