First published Oct 19, 2026, 7:12:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 7:12:15 PM UTC

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Thunderstorms forecast for parts of Papua Barat on 20 October

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Barat from 04:00 to 06:00 WIT on 20 October 2026. Reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding are possible.

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Affected location: Papua Barat

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The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions during the forecast period.

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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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Thunderstorm This Morning in Papua BaratOct 15, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC
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Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua BaratOct 14, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Barat from 14 October 2026 at 20:41 WIT, with conditions expected to improve by 22:30 WIT. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
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Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Papua BaratOct 13, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Papua Barat from 13 October 2026, 14:19 WIT, with conditions expected to improve by 16:37 WIT. The forecast mentioned possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
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Thunderstorm This Morning in Papua BaratOct 12, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast for parts of Papua Barat from 07:46 to 10:49 WIT on 13 October 2026. The bulletin warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
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Thunderstorm This Evening in Papua BaratOct 12, 2026, 6:57 AM UTC
A forecast warns of thunderstorms in parts of Papua Barat from 16:10 to 18:00 WIT on 12 October 2026, with heavy rain, reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding possible. The public is advised to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities and take precautions.
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Thunderstorm This Morning in Papua BaratOct 7, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from 05:34 WIT on 8 October 2026 across named areas of Papua Barat, with reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding possible. Conditions are forecast to improve by 08:00 WIT.

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