Occurred Oct 16, 2026, 11:27:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 17, 2026, 12:43:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:43:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorm This Morning in Sulawesi Tengah

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 17 October 2026 at 07:40 WITA in parts of Sulawesi Tengah, including Bumi Raya, Parigi, Parigi Barat, Parigi Selatan, Petasia Timur, and Wita Ponda. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 10:30 WITA.

Why it matters

The source urges people in the affected areas to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take safety precautions.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Morning in Sulawesi TengahBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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