First published Oct 24, 2026, 4:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 4:24:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm Tonight in Sulawesi Barat

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast in parts of Sulawesi Barat from 23:47 WITA on 24 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 01:15 WITA on 25 October. The alert named Budong-Budong, Karossa and Topoyo and warned of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.

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Affected location: Sulawesi Barat

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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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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