First published Oct 15, 2026, 7:50:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 7:50:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi Tengah

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast to begin at 14:11 WITA on 15 October 2026 in parts of Sulawesi Tengah, including Banawa Selatan, Pinem Bani, and Rio Pakava. The source warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to take precautions.

Why it matters

The forecast included possible localized flooding and other hazardous conditions, with the event expected to start shortly after publication.

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: 8/10How 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 Sulawesi TengahBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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