Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit several northern states until 2pm today, according to the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
The weather warning covers the whole of Perlis and Penang, as well as several districts in Kedah, namely Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang and Kuala Muda.
MetMalaysia said the warning was issued after weather conditions indicated thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour were imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour.
The department noted that thunderstorm warnings are short-term advisories, with each issuance remaining valid for no longer than six hours.
