BMKG: Early Warning for Extreme Weather in Riau Valid Until This Afternoon

The Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG) issued an early warning for extreme weather for the province of Riau on Friday, 6 March 2026. Residents were asked to watch for rain intensities ranging from moderate to heavy, which could be accompanied by lightning and strong winds.

Based on the latest data from the BMKG Riau forecaster at 10:45 WIB, the severe weather is expected to persist at least until 13:00 WIB this afternoon.

Several areas were observed to be experiencing bad weather since 10:55 WIB, including several districts within Riau (the article does not specify exact locations).

BMKG also warned that the bad weather could spread to other points, including other regions across the country.

Citizens outdoors, particularly motorists on cross-country routes, were urged to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and the potential for trees to fall as a result of strong winds.

In addition to the Riau warning, BMKG also issued various regional advisories:

• In South Sulawesi today, 6 March 2026, Makassar and surrounding areas were warned of heavy rain through 13:10 WITA.

• BMKG NTT urged residents to beware of three tropical cyclone disturbances (90S, 93S, 92P) that could trigger heavy rain and gusty winds across the NTT region.

• Forecasts for Jakarta on Thursday 5 March 2026 predicted mostly light rain across almost all areas; readers were advised to check details on temperature and humidity.

• BMKG warned of potential heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds in West Java from 4-10 March 2026, with heightened hydrometeorological disaster awareness for the region.

• BMKG released weather forecasts for DKI Jakarta on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

• The Jakarta Provincial Government strengthened preparations against extreme weather by building a rainfall-control corridor from the Sunda Strait waters to Tangerang Regency.

• The first victim of the ATR 42-500 crash in Balocci, Pangkep was evacuated; he was found dead in a 200-m ravine as the SAR operation was hindered by extreme weather, with visibility reduced to 5 m due to fog.

• BMKG provided forecasts for 4 December 2025.

• BMKG warned the public to remain vigilant for potential extreme weather in the coming week.

• BMKG issued early warnings regarding potential extreme weather across several parts of Indonesia for Thursday, 7 August 2025.