jabar.jpnn.com reports a significant weather outlook for West Java on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Residents across the region should brace for potential light to heavy rainfall, particularly from the afternoon into the evening. A crucial advisory has been issued, urging heightened vigilance against the possibility of rain accompanied by lightning, thunder, and strong winds.
During the morning hours, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM WIB, the general weather condition is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy. However, a likelihood of light to moderate rain is anticipated in several areas. These include the Bogor Regency and City, Depok City, Bekasi Regency and City, Karawang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, Subang Regency, Indramayu Regency, Sukabumi Regency and City, Cianjur Regency, West Bandung Regency, Bandung Regency and City, Cimahi City, Majalengka Regency, Sumedang Regency, Cirebon Regency and City, Kuningan Regency, Garut Regency, Tasikmalaya Regency and City, Ciamis Regency, and Banjar City.
As the day progresses into the afternoon and evening, between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM WIB, the intensity of rain is expected to increase. Moderate to heavy rainfall is specifically predicted for parts of Bogor Regency, Sukabumi Regency, Cianjur Regency, Garut Regency, Ciamis Regency, Tasikmalaya Regency and City, Majalengka Regency, Cirebon Regency, Banjar City, Indramayu Regency, and Bekasi City. Concurrently, light to moderate rain could affect other areas such as Depok City, Bogor City, Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, Subang Regency, Sukabumi City, Bandung Regency and City, West Bandung Regency, Cimahi City, Kuningan Regency, and Sumedang Regency.
Transitioning into the night, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM WIB, the forecast indicates partly cloudy to cloudy conditions. Despite this, the potential for light to moderate rain persists in parts of Bekasi Regency and City, Depok City, Bogor Regency, Karawang Regency, and Sukabumi Regency. Moving into the early hours of Thursday, from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM WIB, conditions are expected to remain cloudy, with a chance of light to moderate rain affecting parts of Depok City, Bogor Regency and City, Bekasi Regency and City, Karawang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, Subang Regency, Indramayu Regency, Cianjur Regency, and Sukabumi Regency.
Throughout West Java, temperatures are projected to range from 16 to 31 degrees Celsius, accompanied by humidity levels between 60 and 98 percent. Winds will blow predominantly from the northwest at speeds of 5 to 40 kilometers per hour. A comprehensive early warning remains in effect for the possibility of rain accompanied by lightning, thunder, and strong winds from late morning through night. This widespread alert covers regions including Bogor Regency and City, Depok City, Bekasi Regency and City, Karawang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, Subang Regency, Indramayu Regency, Cirebon Regency and City, Majalengka Regency, Kuningan Regency, Sumedang Regency, Bandung Regency and City, West Bandung Regency, Cimahi City, Sukabumi Regency and City, Cianjur Regency, Garut Regency, Tasikmalaya Regency and City, Ciamis Regency, Banjar City, and Pangandaran Regency.
Furthermore, residents are advised to be especially cautious of increased wind speeds across certain parts of West Java. Those planning outdoor activities should closely monitor ongoing weather developments and implement proactive measures to mitigate any potential risks posed by these challenging weather conditions.
Summary
West Java is expected to experience light to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, primarily from the afternoon into the evening. Residents are advised to be vigilant as the rain may be accompanied by lightning, thunder, and strong winds. Moderate to heavy rainfall is specifically predicted for several regions including parts of Bogor, Sukabumi, Cianjur, Garut, and Tasikmalaya during the afternoon and evening hours.
Light to moderate rain is also anticipated across various areas throughout the morning, persisting into the night and early Thursday. Temperatures in West Java will range from 16 to 31 degrees Celsius, with humidity between 60 and 98 percent. A comprehensive early warning for rain with lightning, thunder, and strong winds remains in effect for most parts of the region, urging caution and proactive measures.