First published Oct 16, 2026, 6:35:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 6:35:16 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Maluku Utara

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Maluku Utara from 13:00 to 16:00 WIT on 16 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.

Why it matters

The forecast identifies possible localized flooding and other hazardous conditions across named areas of Maluku Utara.

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 Maluku UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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