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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms until noon
Northern Malaysia braces for heavy rain and strong winds as MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert until 12pm
In brief
Northern Malaysia braces for heavy rain and strong winds as MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert until 12pm Residents in 12 states and regions face flash flood risks from thunderstorms expected until noon Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Thunderstorm warning active
MetMalaysia warns northern states including Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka and parts of Johor with heavy rain and strong winds until noon
Affected areas detailed
Perlis fully under warning; Kedah districts including Bandar Baharu and Kulim; Penang entirely affected; Perak districts from Hulu Perak to Kuala Kangsar
East Malaysia impacted
Sarawak's Miri division and Sabah's interior and west coast areas including Kuala Penyu and Kota Kinabalu face stormy conditions
Warning criteria
Thunderstorm warnings trigger when rainfall exceeds 20mm per hour for over an hour or imminent storms
Safety advice
Residents urged to avoid flash floods and reduced visibility risks from heavy rain and strong winds
Warning duration
Each warning valid for up to six hours but this alert expires at 12pm today
The big picture
Residents in 12 states and regions face flash flood risks from thunderstorms expected until noon
