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Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Nusa Tenggara Barat

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Nusa Tenggara Barat from 13:15 to 14:30 WITA on 31 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public is advised to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

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  • Affected location: Nusa Tenggara Barat
Calm equatorial tropical thunderstorm clouds over the Lombok Strait, Gili Islands, Sunda Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). The area can be roughly considered a divide between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Illustrative image: Calm equatorial tropical thunderstorm clouds over the Lombok Strait, Gili Islands, Sunda Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). The area can be roughly considered a divide between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. — Vyacheslav Argenberg/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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The forecast names possible localized flooding, strong winds, and reduced visibility during the stated period.

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
7/10

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