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Thunderstorm This Evening in Sulawesi Utara

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for parts of Sulawesi Utara, particularly Tombulu and Tompaso Baru, from 15:20 WITA on 19 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 17:30. The alert warns of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises people to limit outdoor activity and take precautions.

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  • Affected location: Tombulu and Tompaso Baru, Sulawesi Utara
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The forecast identifies a short period of potentially hazardous weather and gives precautionary advice to people in the affected areas.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
7/10

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