First published Oct 31, 2026, 5:40:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 5:40:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi Utara

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

The alert forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of North Sulawesi, especially Maesaan and Pineleng, from 12:45 WITA on 31 October 2026. It warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 14:30 WITA.

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Affected location: Maesaan and Pineleng, North Sulawesi

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 source advises the public in the affected areas to stay vigilant and limit outdoor activities during the forecast period.

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