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Thunderstorm Tonight in Sumatera Barat

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 23:25 WIB on 17 October 2026 in parts of Sumatera Barat, including Duo Koto, Gunungtuleh, Kapur IX, Siberut Tengah, and Sungai Aur. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by 01:25 WIB on 18 October.

Why it matters

The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding in the named areas.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
8/10

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