Powerful thunderstorm and lightning illuminate the sky over Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

On October 20, 2026, in Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, @cdobleo shared a video capturing powerful lightning and thunder during an early-morning storm. The footage shows residential buildings overlooking the streets as lightning flashes illuminate the dark sky. According to the author, the powerful thunder woke her at around 4:10 a.m. Local media reports published on October 20, 2026, indicated that a strong frontal weather system brought thunderstorms, showers, and hail to Santiago and surrounding areas during the early morning. Lightning was reported around 4:40 a.m. in parts of the capital, including areas near the foothills and northern Santiago.