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Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Sumatera Utara
Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts
An official forecast warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in named parts of North Sumatra from 04:10 to 07:10 WIB on 19 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities and take precautions.
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- Affected location: Sumatera Utara
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Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Primary official sources
- Indonesia BMKG Weather AlertsThunderstorm Tonight in Sumatera UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
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