First published Oct 16, 2026, 9:26:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 9:26:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi Utara

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sulawesi Utara, especially Tareran, from 14:30 to 16:30 WITA on 16 October 2026. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

Why it matters

People in the specified area are advised to take precautions during the forecast period because of possible localized flooding, strong winds, and reduced visibility.

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: 3/10How 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 Sulawesi UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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