First published Oct 15, 2026, 9:09:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 9:09:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 02:45 to 05:45 WIT on 16 October 2026 in Raimbawi, Yapen Timur, and Yapen Utara, Papua. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.

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Affected location: Raimbawi, Yapen Timur, and Yapen Utara, Papua

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Why it matters

The forecast identifies possible localized flooding and other hazardous conditions in the named areas.

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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 Tonight in PapuaBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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