The Record-Breaking Low-Level Jet Event in Subtropical South America During the Winter of 2026
The South American Low-Level Jet (SALLJ) is a major pathway for heat and moisture transport from tropical to subtropical South America, often triggering severe weather. This study characterizes the physical and statistical features of an exceptionally strong SALLJ event that occurred between 17 and 19 July 2026. A 20-y...