First published Oct 15, 2026, 8:37:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:37:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Kalimantan Barat

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 14:20 to 16:20 WIB on 15 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Barat, including Galing, Mempawah Hilir, Mempawah Timur, Samalantan, Singkawang Timur, and Sungai Betung. The forecast warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

Why it matters

The forecast calls for caution in the affected areas during the stated period because of possible strong winds, reduced visibility, and localized flooding.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Kalimantan BaratBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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