# Heavy rain and strong winds hit Penang, Sabah and Sarawak

> MetMalaysia issues weather warning for thunderstorms across multiple regions until late morning.
- Title: Heavy rain and strong winds hit Penang, Sabah and Sarawak
- Summary: MetMalaysia issues weather warning for thunderstorms across multiple regions until late morning. Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds will affect…
- Keywords: metmalaysia, malaysian meteorological department, penang, sabah, sarawak, thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, weather warning, limbang, miri, kuching
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/metmalaysia-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-across-penang-sabah-and-sarawak/235383
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:23:39+00:00
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- Topics: metmalaysia, malaysian meteorological department, penang, sabah, sarawak, thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, weather warning, limbang, miri, kuching
## Weather warning issued for three states
MetMalaysia has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.
## Penang affected until noon
The entire state of Penang will experience severe weather conditions until 12pm today.
## Five Sarawak areas on alert
Limbang, Miri, Subis, Lundu and Kuching are under warning until 11am.
## Sabah's west coast hit hardest
Penampang, Putatan, Papar, Tuaran, Ranau and Kota Kinabalu face thunderstorms until 11am.
## Interior Sabah also affected
Membakut, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Tambunan, Keningau and Tenom are included in the weather alert.
## Key takeaway

Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds will affect parts of Penang, Sabah and Sarawak until late morning on September 16.