The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Hang Nadim\nClass I Meteorological Station has urged residents of Batam and the Riau\nIslands to remain vigilant for potential thunderstorms forecasted\nthroughout Sunday (24 May). Today\u2019s weather is expected to fluctuate,\nstarting with partly cloudy skies in the morning, then light to moderate\nrain in the afternoon, evening, and night due to high humidity and warm\nsurface temperatures fostering convective cloud formation.<\/p>\n
BMKG forecaster Suratman stated the current atmospheric conditions\nremain active, conducive to localized showers accompanied by brief\nlightning and strong gusts. \u201cLight to moderate rain with possible\nthunderstorms is still likely in Batam and surrounding areas,\nparticularly from midday to afternoon. We advise the public to stay\nalert for sudden weather changes,\u201d he said on Sunday (24 May).<\/p>\n
Coastal areas like Batam experience rapid weather shifts, especially\nwhen rain clouds develop due to morning surface heating. Current\ntemperatures range from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius with high humidity,\nwhile wind speeds are between 3 to 8 knots with variable directions.<\/p>\n
The weather conditions also affect air and sea transport, critical\nfor Batam\u2019s mobility. At Hang Nadim International Airport, conditions\nremain safe until morning with horizontal visibility above 10 kilometres\nunder partly cloudy skies. However, BMKG is closely monitoring\ndeveloping rain clouds that could cause flight delays or landing issues.\n\u201cFlight operations are generally safe, but afternoon rain poses a risk\nto take-offs and landings, especially if cumulonimbus clouds form near\nflight paths,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
For maritime activities, BMKG highlighted busy international and\ndomestic routes such as Batam\u2013Singapore and Batam\u2013Malaysia. Wave heights\nare forecasted at 0.2 to 0.6 metres, considered safe for ferry and\npassenger operations. Nevertheless, users are urged to exercise caution\ndue to sudden localised rain, strong winds, and lightning at sea. \u201cSea\nconditions are generally safe, but captains and ferry operators should\nmonitor updated weather reports before sailing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Port operations at Batam Centre, Harbour Bay, Sekupang, and\nNongsapura remain normal this morning, with no major disruptions to\nferry schedules to Singapore. Residents have reported unpredictable\nweather recently, with hot, clear mornings turning to sudden rain in the\nafternoon or evening. BMKG advises the public to monitor official\nforecasts, avoid sheltering under large trees during thunderstorms, and\nstay cautious near coastal and open sea areas. Localised rain is\nexpected to persist in the coming days, especially during afternoon and\nevening hours.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bmkg-hang-nadim-warn-of-thunderstorm-and-sudden-weather-changes-in-batam-1780354198", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }