First published Oct 19, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 10:38:16 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Morning in Papua Tengah

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Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah from 06:15 to 07:45 WIT on 20 October 2026. The notice warns of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activity.

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Oct 19, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah from 06:15 to 07:45 WIT on 20 October 2026. The notice warns of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activity.
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Urgency: 6/10How 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 TengahBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
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