First published Nov 2, 2026, 5:27:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 5:27:16 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Papua Tengah

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon in parts of Papua Tengah, especially Hoya, Kuala Kencana and Tembagapura, with possible strong winds, reduced visibility and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

At a glance

Affected location: Papua Tengah

Share this event

Follow: Severe weather in Indonesia

Manage follows

Why it matters

The forecast names several affected areas and possible localized flooding, but reports no observed impacts.

Location

Highlighted marker: this event.

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).
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 Papua TengahBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Same topic
Tornado Warning issued November 1 at 11:12PM CST until November 1 at 11:45PM CST by NWS Amarillo TXNov 2, 2026, 5:12 AM UTC
The National Weather Service in Amarillo issued a tornado warning for parts of Hartley and Oldham counties, Texas, until 11:45 PM CST. Radar indicated rotation, and the alert instructed people to take cover immediately.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Jawa TengahNov 2, 2026, 4:50 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Jawa Tengah from 12:00 to 14:00 WIB on 2 November 2026. The forecast mentions possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Kalimantan TimurNov 2, 2026, 4:35 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Timur from 12:50 to 14:30 WITA on 2 November 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi TengahNov 2, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Sulawesi Tengah, particularly Palolo and Pinembani, from 12:45 to 15:00 WITA on 2 November 2026. The forecast noted possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to take precautions.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Nusa Tenggara BaratNov 2, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
2 reports describing the same event are grouped here. Expand the group to review every source report.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Afternoon in LampungNov 2, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast from 11:40 to 13:00 WIB on 2 November 2026 in parts of Lampung, including Bulok, Limau, Negeri Katon, and Pardasuka. The alert warned of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to take precautions.

Loading related developments…

Explore severe weather in indonesia