MetMalaysia issues special National Day forecast with thunderstorms, rain and haze expected through the weekend

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a special National Day forecast for August 31, 2026, predicting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and haze across various regions in Malaysia. Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor are expected to experience thunderstorms in the morning, while Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan will see thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Rainfall is anticipated at night in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, while Perlis, Kedah, and Penang are forecast to remain clear throughout the day. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan are expected to experience haze throughout the day. In Sabah, thunderstorms and rain are expected to hit the interior and Sandakan throughout the day, while Tawau is expected to experience thunderstorms in the morning and rain at night.

The west coast of Sabah, meanwhile, is expected to experience haze throughout the day. In Sarawak, most areas are expected to experience haze throughout the day, with rain forecast in Kapit and Miri at night, and thunderstorms in Limbang in the afternoon. MetMalaysia advises those attending the National Day celebration on Sunday or the National Day parade on August 31 to check the weather forecast for their respective locations and take necessary precautions in case of changes in weather conditions.

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