{"id":2717,"date":"2025-12-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2025-12-17T21:15:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:15:27","slug":"hey-bali-daily-weather-report-wednesday-18-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/hey-bali-daily-weather-report-wednesday-18-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Hey Bali Daily Weather Report: Wednesday, 18 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Extreme weather risk across Bali today due to a westerly wind burst bringing sustained strong winds and widespread heavy rain from late morning through evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to the previous day<\/a>, conditions have escalated significantly, with stronger winds, longer rain duration, and higher disruption risk. Hiking activities and long-distance sea crossings are strongly discouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> BMKG is currently conducting weather modification operations over Java and Bali <\/a>as part of efforts to mitigate the impacts of a tropical system. As a result, short-term weather conditions may shift from standard forecasts. This outlook should be treated as a precautionary reference rather than a fixed scenario, and conditions should be monitored closely throughout the day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Daily Forecast Summary & RealFeel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sources: AccuWeather & The Weather Channel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parameter<\/th>Today\u2019s Forecast<\/th>Key Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Air Temperature<\/td>24\u00b0C \u2013 30\u00b0C<\/td>Slightly cooler due to thick cloud cover throughout the day.<\/td><\/tr>
RealFeel Temperature<\/td>Up to 33\u00b0C<\/td>Humidity near 90%. Air feels sticky and oppressive.<\/td><\/tr>
Peak Rain Window<\/td>11:00 \u2013 19:00 WITA<\/td>Long-duration rainfall, not just passing showers.<\/td><\/tr>
Wind Speed<\/td>20 \u2013 45 km\/h<\/td>Persistent strong winds from the west to so<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Regional Weather Forecast (Key Tourist Areas)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sources: Weather Underground & BMKG<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Zone<\/th>Dominant Conditions<\/th>Impact \/ Advisory<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta<\/td>Wind-driven rain from midday<\/td>Strong coastal winds. Watch for flying objects such as umbrellas and beach furniture.<\/td><\/tr>
Ubud (Central Highlands)<\/td>Heavy rain with fog<\/td>Reduced visibility. Possible internet signal disruptions in valley areas.<\/td><\/tr>
Uluwatu & Bukit Peninsula<\/td>Strong, gusty winds<\/td>Cliff areas extremely dangerous. Sudden gusts may reach 50 km\/h.<\/td><\/tr>
Denpasar, Sanur (Urban Areas)<\/td>Widespread rain<\/td>Known flood-prone spots in West Denpasar should be monitored this afternoon.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. High-Risk Zones and Hazard Advisory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Source: BMKG Official Early Warning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falling Trees and Wind Damage Risk (High)<\/strong>
Denpasar\u2013Gilimanuk route and Sangeh\u2013Ubud corridor. Saturated soil from previous days increases tree instability under today\u2019s strong winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mountain and Hiking Routes<\/strong>
Mount Batur and Mount Agung. Summit conditions extremely harsh with cold temperatures and severe winds. Status: Very High Risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coastal Hazard Advisory<\/strong>
Avoid temporary beach structures. Westerly winds may push sand, debris, and marine waste inland.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bali Daily Map Weather Report: Wednesday, 18 December 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

4. Maritime and Coastal Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Source: Windy.com Wave Visualization<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/th>Conditions<\/th>Advisory<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Indian Ocean (South Coast)<\/td>Waves 3.0 \u2013 4.5 meters<\/td>Dangerous conditions. All south-coast water tourism activities suspended.<\/td><\/tr>
Fast Boat Routes (Sanur \/ Padang Bai)<\/td>Severely disrupted<\/td>High likelihood of cancellations or transfer to large ferries.<\/td><\/tr>
Air Transport (DPS Airport)<\/td>Turbulence risk<\/td>Strong winds may cause landing delays.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Practical Guidance for Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Condition<\/th>Recommended Action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Strong Winds<\/td>Secure items on balconies and terraces. Avoid parking vehicles near old trees or power poles.<\/td><\/tr>
Prolonged Rain<\/td>Check roofs and drainage around your residence. Prepare emergency lighting.<\/td><\/tr>
Travel Safety<\/td>If riding a motorbike, use a full rain suit. Avoid ponchos, which are hazardous in strong winds.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Safety Advice for Expats and Tourists in Bali<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Long-Stay Expats<\/strong>
Limit non-essential travel today. Monitor local neighborhood conditions, especially trees and power lines near your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Short-Term Tourists<\/strong>
Stay indoors during peak weather hours. Follow hotel or operator guidance regarding cancelled tours and marine activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Reminder<\/strong>
This is a high-impact weather day. Conditions may deteriorate quickly. Rely on official alerts and local instructions, not visual impressions alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Sources & Forecast Models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 BMKG:<\/a> Official early warnings and disaster risk assessment
\u2022\u00a0Windy.com: Wind, wave, and rainfall radar visualization
\u2022 AccuWeather: RealFeel temperature and hour-by-hour forecast
\u2022 The Weather Channel \/ Weather Underground: Community data and hyperlocal accuracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extreme weather risk across Bali today due to a westerly wind burst bringing sustained strong winds and widespread heavy rain from late morning through evening. Compared to the previous day, conditions have escalated significantly, with stronger winds, longer rain duration, and higher disruption risk. Hiking activities and long-distance sea crossings are strongly discouraged. Note: BMKG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":[],"jnews_food_recipe":[],"enable_food_recipe":"","food_recipe_title":"","food_recipe_description":"","food_recipe_serve":"","food_recipe_time":"","food_recipe_prep":"","food_recipe_level":"","food_recipe_keywords":"","food_recipe_category":"","food_recipe_cuisine":"","food_recipe_yield":"","food_recipe_calories":"","enable_print_recipe":"","ingredient":[],"instruction":"","jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,52,51],"tags":[47,106,146,82,202,54,55],"class_list":["post-2717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weather-natural-events","category-bali-news","category-bali-update","tag-bali","tag-bali-expat","tag-bali-life","tag-bali-tourism","tag-bmkg","tag-news","tag-weather"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2717"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2717\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}