Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 11:16:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:35:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:35:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Morning in Papua Barat

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast for the morning of 6 November 2026 in parts of Papua Barat, including Buruway, Kaimana, Kambrau, Karas, Roswar and Teluk Etna. The alert warns of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 12:47 WIT.

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Affected location: Papua Barat

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The forecast calls for vigilance, limited outdoor activity and precautions during the stated period.

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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: 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 Morning in Papua BaratBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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