bali.jpnn.com, DENPASAR – The Regional III Denpasar Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) is issuing an important advisory, urging the public to remain vigilant against potential extreme weather conditions across several areas in Bali. This warning is in effect for the period of February 11 – 17, 2025.
Specifically, the BMKG forecasts that Saturday, February 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, will see a continuation of severe weather. This includes light to heavy rain, which is expected to drench Bali, accompanied by disruptive lightning and powerful strong winds. However, some regions within the island are still predicted to experience merely cloudy skies.
This challenging meteorological situation arises as Bali, according to BMKG’s detailed analysis, is currently experiencing the peak of its rainy season. The Asian Monsoon is anticipated to exert a significant and strong influence, further exacerbated by the formation of wind convergence and shear patterns over Bali. Additionally, high moist air humidity is reaching up to the upper atmospheric layers (200 mb). These combined factors lead to an intensification of convective activity, significantly increasing the potential for moderate-to-heavy rainfall and intense gusts of wind.
Recent observations from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Meteorological Station and Kahang-Kahang Post underscore the current severity. Over the past 24 hours, rainfall in southern and eastern Bali was recorded at 69.4 mm and 73.2 mm respectively, figures that unequivocally place this precipitation into the category of heavy rain.
Beyond the terrestrial hazards, the BMKG also highlights considerable risks at sea. The agency forecasts the potential for sea waves reaching significant heights of 1.25 – 2.5 meters. These hazardous conditions are expected in crucial marine areas, including the southern part of the Bali Strait, the Badung Strait, the southern Lombok Strait, and the waters located south of Bali. Mariners and coastal communities are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Regarding atmospheric conditions, Bali today is experiencing ambient temperatures ranging from 19 to 30 degrees Celsius. Bangli Regency records the island’s lowest temperatures, fluctuating between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius, while Denpasar City registers the highest, ranging from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius. Across the island, humidity levels remain notably high, varying between 74 and 98 percent. (lia/JPNN)
Summary
The Regional III Denpasar Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) has issued an advisory for potential extreme weather in Bali from February 11-17, 2025. Specifically, Valentine’s Day, February 14, is expected to bring light to heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds across the island. This severe weather is attributed to Bali being at the peak of its rainy season, intensified by the strong Asian Monsoon and other atmospheric factors.
Recent observations indicate heavy rainfall in southern and eastern Bali, with significant sea risks of waves reaching 1.25-2.5 meters in marine areas south of the island. Ambient temperatures range from 19 to 30 degrees Celsius, with Bangli recording the lowest temperatures between 19-24°C, amidst high humidity levels.