Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Sabah until 3pm today.
The warning covers the West Coast districts of Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud, as well as Kudat.
MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the affected areas during the warning period.
The warning, issued at 1pm on Wednesday, follows indications of thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour that are imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour.
It said thunderstorm warnings are short-term advisories and are valid for a period not exceeding six hours from the time of issuance.
