A strong tornado paralyzed the airport in Brazil According to local media, the tornadoes were created during a strong thunderstorm in western Santa Catarina. Wind gusts reached 126 km/h. Power was lost in some areas. The disaster also paralyzed the local airport in Chapeco, according to the country's civil defense. The hurricane tore off the metal roofing, damaged the hangars and broke windows in the terminal. The airport suspended the arrival and departure of flights for an indefinite period.