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Thunderstorm This Morning in Nusa Tenggara Barat

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Nusa Tenggara Barat, particularly around Tambora, from 10:30 to 11:30 WITA on 31 October 2026. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

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  • Affected location: Tambora, Nusa Tenggara Barat
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.
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 forecast includes possible localized flooding and advises people to limit outdoor activity and take precautions.

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Generated scores

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
8/10

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