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Thunderstorm Tonight in Sumatera Utara

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to begin at 20:10 WIB on 17 October 2026 in parts of North Sumatra, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

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  • Affected location: North Sumatra
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The forecast identifies several weather hazards across parts of North Sumatra.

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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
Urgency
7/10

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