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Tornado in Chapecó: Airport Damage Confirmed
Santa Catarina's airport damaged by tornado; flights suspended.
In brief
Santa Catarina's airport damaged by tornado; flights suspended. Santa Catarina's airport suffered structural damage from a tornado that caused flight suspensions and destroyed buildings. Originally reported by G1.
Tornado confirmed in Chapecó
Defesa Civil confirmed a tornado passed through Chapecó on November 4, 2026.
Airport structures damaged
The airport had structures torn off and passenger terminal damaged by the tornado.
Wind speeds recorded
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Local meteorological station recorded wind gusts of 92.9 km/h, considered severe by state civil defense.
Schools suspended
Municipal afternoon classes were suspended due to the storm.
No injuries reported
No information about injuries was reported after the tornado hit.
Flights suspended
Flights were suspended for an indeterminate period due to the damage.
What to remember
Santa Catarina's airport suffered structural damage from a tornado that caused flight suspensions and destroyed buildings.
