Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 10:50:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorms forecast in parts of Kepulauan Riau on 6 November

Reported by Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 06:00 to 08:40 WIB on 6 November 2026 in named areas of Kepulauan Riau. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

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Affected location: Kepulauan Riau

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The forecast covers several areas and advises people to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

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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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Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Morning in Kep. RiauBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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