According to hourly weather data from Weather Underground, Puchong is set for a hot and humid Friday morning before localized thunderstorms move in during the early afternoon.
The heavy rain is expected to hit mainly between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, which could affect school dismissal times and early Friday evening commuters.
Hourly Weather Breakdown for Today:
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Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Partly to mostly cloudy and very hot. Temperatures range from 30°C to 33°C (86°F – 91°F), with feels-like temperatures climbing up to 38°C (101°F). Rain chances stay low (6% – 15%).
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Afternoon Thunderstorms (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Peak risk window for thunderstorms. Scattered rain and lightning are expected with rain probability reaching up to 61% (peak rainfall at 5:00 PM with 0.11 inches). Temperatures will average around 30°C – 33°C (feels-like up to 39°C / 103°F).
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Evening & Night (6:00 PM onwards): Rain tapers off quickly into mostly cloudy skies. Rain probability drops sharply to 14% – 16% by 6:00 PM and remains below 10% throughout the night.
What Commuters Should Look Out For
Although the storm is expected to clear up before the late night hours, intense rainfall between 2 PM and 5 PM can lead to localized water ponding and heavy traffic buildup right as the Friday rush hour begins, especially at:
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LDP Expressway: Low-lying stretches near IOI Mall Puchong and the Bandar Puteri interchange.
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Jalan Puchong: Low-lying corridors around Taman Kinrara (BK2/BK3) and Kampung Tengah.
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School Zones & Main Arterial Roads: Around Pusat Bandar Puchong and Bukit Puchong during afternoon pickup hours.
Commuters heading home or picking up students are advised to drive carefully, check live traffic apps, and avoid parking directly under trees during peak storm hours.
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Source: Weather Underground — Puchong Hourly Weather Forecast
2026-07-31T01:57:00Z