First published Oct 18, 2026, 9:56:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 9:56:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Evening in Sulawesi Barat

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sulawesi Barat, especially Pasangkayu and Topoyo, from 17:50 to 19:00 WITA on 18 October 2026. The source warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

Why it matters

The forecast advises the public to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions during the stated period.

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 Evening in Sulawesi BaratBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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