First published Oct 25, 2026, 8:57:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:59:16 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Evening in Riau

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts, Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Riau from 25 October 2026 at 15:10 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 17:30 WIB. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

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Affected location: Riau

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The forecast covers many districts in Riau and includes advice to limit outdoor activities.

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Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Riau from 25 October 2026 at 15:10 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 17:30 WIB. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.
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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: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Evening in RiauBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
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