PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and the Federal Territory of Labuan, effective until 4pm on Friday (Oct 30).
In Peninsular Malaysia, the afternoon weather alert covers Kinta and Kampar in Perak, as well as Cameron Highlands and Raub in Pahang.
Over in East Malaysia, severe weather is forecast across several divisions in Sarawak, including Lawas in Limbang; Tatau in Bintulu; Mukah; Sibu and Selangau in Sibu; alongside Maradong and Sarikei in Sarikei.
In Sabah, the alert covers Kudat, the entire Pantai Barat division, and WP Labuan. Storms are also expected in Tawau (Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kunak), Pedalaman (Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Membakut, Keningau, Tambunan, Sook, Sipitang and Tenom), and Sandakan (Paitan, Telupid and Labuk & Sugut).
MetMalaysia issues these warnings when there are signs indicating a thunderstorm with a rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour that is imminent or expected to occur for more than one hour.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a period not exceeding six hours for any single release.
The notice was officially issued by the department at 1.05pm on Friday.
