Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 11:55:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 1:00:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 5:23:16 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Morning in Sumatera Utara

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts, Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of North Sumatra beginning at 09:15 WIB on 27 October 2026. The source advises vigilance, limiting outdoor activity, and taking precautions against possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

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Oct 27, 2026, 1:45 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of North Sumatra beginning at 09:15 WIB on 27 October 2026. The source advises vigilance, limiting outdoor activity, and taking precautions against possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
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Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Morning in Sumatera UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Morning in Sumatera UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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