Global Weather Alerts
Weather Agencies Forecast Heavy Rain and Severe Storms Across Multiple Regions Globally
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Malaysia’s warning system defines these alerts as imminent or expected thunderstorms producing rainfall above 20 mm per hour for more than an hour; each warning is valid for no longer than six hours. The Thursday notice was issued at 1:35 p.m.
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The Malaysian alert’s listed locations include districts across Sabah and Sarawak, including Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Bintulu and Kapit, as well as areas in Peninsular Malaysia such as Kuantan and Johor Bahru.
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India’s forecast specified that Odisha could see thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h, with gusts reaching 50 km/h; Delhi-NCR was not listed under a significant rainfall or thunderstorm warning for Thursday.
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For Kansas City, the National Weather Service’s forecast range was 0.8 to 4.3 inches through Sunday morning, with totals near the upper end considered less likely. Among reported 48-hour totals, St. Joseph recorded 2.05 inches and Maryville 1.82 inches.
Rain and thunderstorms are moving across multiple continents this week. Kenya's weather agency expects showers in at least 40 counties, while India is bracing for scattered to widespread rain across the north, east, and south. Kansas City is forecast to receive about 2.3 inches of rain through Sunday morning, mostly Thursday night and early Friday.
India Braces for Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds
India's meteorological department is warning of scattered to widespread rain across multiple regions. The south could see isolated heavy downpours. Indian Weather Sources indicate that Odisha will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h. Delhi-NCR was not listed under significant rainfall or thunderstorm warnings for Thursday.
Kenya's Rainy Season Hits 40 Counties
Kenya's meteorological department expects showers across at least 40 counties this week. Kenya Met is also forecasting hot daytime conditions in some areas while nights turn chilly in others. The widespread rain will affect a large portion of the country during the current rainy season.
Malaysia Issues Six-Hour Thunderstorm Alerts for Seven States
Malaysia's warning system flagged thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across seven states through 5 p.m. Thursday. Malaysian Meteorological Department defines these alerts as imminent thunderstorms producing rainfall above 20 mm per hour for more than an hour. Each warning remains valid for no longer than six hours. The Thursday notice was issued at 1:35 p.m. and covers districts in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia including Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Bintulu, Kapit, Kuantan, and Johor Bahru.
Kansas City Faces 2.3 Inches of Rain Through Sunday
The National Weather Service forecasts 2.3 inches of rain for the Kansas City area through Sunday morning, with most falling Thursday night and early Friday. However, totals vary widely across the region. Some northwest Missouri locations have already recorded more than two inches, while many metro sites sit below one inch. The agency's forecast range is 0.8 to 4.3 inches, with upper-end totals considered less likely.
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