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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
MetMalaysia issues warning for thunderstorms, strong winds in 10 states until 6pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for 10 states, effective until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covered the entire states of Perlis and Penang, as well as several districts in Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baru) and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak). The warning was also issued for Terengganu (Dungun and Kemaman), Pahang (Bentong and Bera), and Selangor (Gombak and Hulu Langat). Similar weather conditions are expected to affect Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu and Seremban) and Johor (Kluang, Mersing, Kulai and Kota Tinggi). In Sabah, the affected areas include Tawau (Lahad Datu) and Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan and Beluran). — Bernama
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Weather: Orange rain warnings, strong winds, thunderstorms forecast as winter blast arrives
The country is about to be "plunged into winter" with snow to sea level possible in Canterbury and Otago by the weekend, MetService says. A long list of of rain and wind warnings and watches are in place as a winter blast is set to converge on both islands. It's coming from across the Tasman Sea and bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds, and potential snow . Today's rain radar map Photo: Screenshot / MetService The South Island's orange-level rain warnings cover the Tasman District, west of Motueka, from 6am on Wednesday; and Marlborough, northwest of the Richmond Range, and Nelson, east of the city, from 9am. Orange warnings for the North Island kick in for Taranaki Maunga from 7am; Northern Taihape and the southern parts of Taupō and Taumarunui from 10am; the Tararua Range from 11am. Most of these places can expect up to 150mm of rain with peak intensities of 20-30mm per hour, though the upper slopes of Taranaki Maunga could see heavier rain of up to 220mm. A further orange heavy rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne, and inland Gisborne/Tai Rāwhiti from 8pm on Wednesday into Thursday morning. Heavy rain watches are in place for Fiordland, north of Breaksea Sound, overnight; and Horowhenua, Kāpiti Coast and Wellington from Wednesday morning. Similar watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon for Northland, Auckland and Great Barrier Island; Buller and Grey Districts south of Karamea; and Westland District, north of Fox Glacier. There's a long list of weather warnings and watches covering most of the country for the next few days. Photo: Screenshot / MetService MetService meteorologist Heather Keats described the list of warnings and watches as "huge" as the system begins to affect the country. She said "significant" wind and rain watches were in place, with some areas under orange rain warnings. "There's also thunderstorms again tied up in this system. So as the fronts travel across, they're going to possibly bring more downpours and we're expecting them to spark up from this afternoon... "We're talking again from about Westland all the way up the west of the entire North Island and as far east as Bay of Plenty." They could deliver up to 40mm of rain in an hour, Keats said, and a potential for flooding. "That warm northerly system meets a very biting southerly and that's when the snow kicks off from about midnight tonight." Canterbury, excluding Banks Peninsula, was under a heavy snow watch, with snow expected to fall above 300m, Keats said. There was the potential for snow at sea level for Otago and Canterbury from overnight on Friday. "So Christchurch, Dunedin you could be seeing some snow for winter as early as Friday night, Saturday. "It does feel like we're going to be plunged into winter because this biting southerly is for the entire country." It meant temperatures would be much colder than usual for this time of year, she said. Strong winds were expected for Wellington, Taranaki, Auckland and Northland. It might make conditions difficult for commuters in major cities, such as Auckland, Keats said. It was unlikely the rain warnings would be upgraded to red although it paid to keep an eye on the rain radar, she said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Climate
- News.com.au
First week of winter brings extreme weather to southern Australia
Heavy rain is expected to smash southwestern WA, as two cold systems bring wintry weather to Tasmania and southeastern mainland Australia after the nation's unseasonably warm autumn. Senior Meteorologist Rob Sharpe revealed on Tuesday Australia as a whole had experienced its fourth warmest autumn on record. 'It was a warmer autumn, particularly for the southwest and southeast, where, as a whole, those two regions were the warmest on record,' Mr Sharpe said. 'For the country as a whole, it was the fourth warmest on record for autumn.' However conditions are now expected to rapidly cool as the country enters the first week of winter. A band of wet and stormy weather is moving toward the west coast and will likely bring rain from the corner of the Pilbara and Gayscoyne down to into the southern districts of WA on Monday. 'One of the primary impacts as this (moves) on to the country today is going to be thunderstorms,' Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Angus Hines said. 'And in particular the risk is there for some severe thunderstorms. 'Severe thunderstorms can be classified as such for a variety of reasons, and today it looks like the most likely impact would be damaging wind gusts.' Mr Hines said the wind could cause damage to trees which could fall onto cars and properties, cause power outages and warned there is also a chance of flash flooding. 'This is all happening on Monday, but it's not just a one day weather event … Tuesday, we'll see something quite similar,' he said. 'Our initial band pushes inland, but that's followed up by this further mix of showers and storms and cold winds onto the southwest coast, which is going to last right through Tuesday in fact, into Wednesday.' Mr Hines said rainfall totals would be heaviest from Perth down the far-south west coast, measuring between 50mm and 100mm from Monday to Wednesday. Despite the incoming deluge, Perth is expected to reach mild maximum temperatures of 21C on Tuesday, and 20C on Wednesday. On the eastern side of the country, two separate cold systems are also expected to roll through Tasmania and southeastern mainland Australia this week. 'The big story here is the winds. They're southerly and they're bringing in that cold,' Mr Sharpe said. 'By tomorrow [Tuesday], Victoria and Tasmania will be much colder. We'll be feeling the chill by Wednesday right across south eastern parts of the country.' The bureau has predicted possible thunderstorms in Victoria on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A low off northeastern NSW may bring showers to the region, and some of the coldest maximums of the year thus far. The bureau has issued a warning to sheep graziers in parts of the Snowy Mountains on Tuesday, as the conditions may lead to a loss of lamb and sheep. There is also a marine wind warning in place for various locations on the NSW coast on Tuesday. As the weekend approaches, so does a second cold front – a polar air mass which will move towards southeastern Australia. It is expected to bring snow to the highest parts of the mainland region on Saturday. WeatherZone reports later on Sunday into Monday, a more significant cold outbreak will then hit the same part of the country. On Tuesday, Sydney is set to reach a maximum of 16C, with south-westerly winds between 25 to 35 km/h and possible showers in the evening expected. Canberra residents will shiver through the morning, with a minimum of 1C predicted, although they may get the opportunity to thaw out by lunchtime, with maximums of 17C expected. Melbourne is set for a gloomy Tuesday, with a very high chance of showers and cloudy conditions slated. The maximum temperature will be a brisk 14C. It will be even cooler in Hobart, with the temperature set to reach only 12C. There is a medium chance of showers for the city. There is also a slight chance of showers in the morning for Brisbane, but it will likely become a mostly sunny day reaching tops of 25C. Darwin will enjoy a mostly sunny day, with temperatures reaching 31C.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Storms bring 17 mm of rain to Ottawa over 24 hours: Environment Canada
A person leaps past water flooding an intersection as heavy rain pours down in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Justin Tang / The Canadian Press) Ottawa has been hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms on the last weekend of May. Environment Canada says 17 mm of rain was reported at the Ottawa International Airport in a 24-hour period, as of 2 p.m. Saturday. A severe thunderstorm Friday evening brought heavy rain, wind and lightning to the city Friday evening, with some residents reporting seeing hail on social media. Rain continued to fall through the night and into the morning before tapering off in the afternoon in downtown Ottawa. Environment Canada expects that most of the rain has gone but cloudy skies will remain for the rest of the day. Sunday's forecast shows it will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Sun and typical temperatures for this time of year are expected to return Monday, with clear skies and a high of 23 C. A mix of sun and clouds is expected through most of next week before more rain could return Thursday and Friday.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Day across Maryland for windswept and chilly rain today
Steady to heavy rain will continue across the Baltimore metro area through early this afternoon. Widespread 1 inch to 1.5 inch rainfall totals are likely by evening with locally higher totals possible in some areas. We've endured a stormy, chilly, raw, and breezy morning across most of Maryland. Light to steady rain has been gradually ramping up in intensity over the past few hours. This has allowed the current batch of rain to reach moderate to heavy intensity at times. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our First Alert Weather Day through early to mid afternoon for periods of heavy rain and slow travel. Please give yourself extra travel time if you need to be out on the roads. There also may be pockets of street and urban flooding in poor drainage areas. In addition to the windswept rain, the air is chilly and raw. Temperatures will stay mainly in the 50s today with winds out of the east-northeast at 10 to 20 mph with gusts occasionally reaching 25 to 30 mph. These winds will drive the rain sideways, so you'll need a rain jacket in addition to a good quality umbrella. Stay warm and stay dry today. Rain tapers to showers this evening, but there may be enough wet weather that the Os game may encounter a postponement or rain delay. Stay tuned to WJZ and CBS News Baltimore on any possible game delays or rescheduling. Currently, the Os are scheduled to play the Cardinals at Camden Yards with a 6:35 pm first pitch. Once showers leave tonight, skies may partially clear and areas of patchy dense fog will form. This has the potential to impact the Thursday morning commute with reduced visibility and tough driving conditions. Low temperatures tonight will stay in the 50s. After early patchy fog Thursday, we're looking at a warm and muggy day. Low clouds will give way to partial sunshine with highs near 80°. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible late in the day or at night, but most of the day is rain-free. A one two punch of showers and thunderstorms is coming to Maryland later Friday into Saturday. Friday looks warm and muggy ahead of any storms with clouds and limited sunshine. A batch of strong to isolated severe storms is possible late in the afternoon or in the evening. Some of the strongest storms could have damaging winds and hail. In addition to an isolated severe weather threat, heavy downpours and localized flooding would be possible with any Friday evening storms. Saturday will be our final chance of gusty showers and thunderstorms. The morning will likely start quiet, but showers and thunderstorms will quickly form during the heating of the day. These showers and storms should become numerous by early afternoon and continue through early evening. The strongest storms will have small hail, gusty winds, brief downpours, and lightning. Highs Saturday will reach the middle 70s. Behind Saturday's powerful cold front, Sunday looks fantastic with a gusty and refreshing breeze, low humidity, and a partly sunny sky. Highs will top out in the middle 70s. Monday looks similar with a little less wind and highs in the upper 70s. A big dome of high pressure will slide east into our area next week. This means sunny and dry weather with warming temperatures. Highs on Tuesday will top out in the lower to middle 80s. By mid to late next week, we may experience our first 90s of the season. Stay tuned!
