First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:08:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:09:16 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera Barat

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts, Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for several areas of Sumatera Barat, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. Conditions were expected to improve by 20:30 WIB on 03 November 2026.

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Affected location: Sumatera Barat

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Nov 3, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for several areas of Sumatera Barat, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. Conditions were expected to improve by 20:30 WIB on 03 November 2026.
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Confidence: 7/10How 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).
Urgency: 7/10How 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 Sumatera BaratBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera BaratBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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