Large tornado touches down near Chillán Viejo, Chile

On July 27, 2026, in Chillán Viejo, Chile, @migeli5imo shared a video capturing a tornado moving across a rural landscape. In the video, the author films from inside a vehicle as a large funnel cloud extends from a dark, rotating storm cloud toward the ground. The tornado lifts dust, dirt, and debris into a broad swirling column as it moves across open farmland bordered by wooden fences. Small pieces of debris can be seen spinning through the air around the funnel, while the contrast between the dark storm clouds and the bright green fields highlights the storm's intensity. According to reports, a strong cold frontal system spawned destructive tornadoes with winds exceeding 130 km/h across parts of southern Chile, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency responses in several communities.