Thundery showers may extend to a few evenings in 1st half of May

Singapore will experience thundery showers on most afternoons in the first half of May, but warm temperatures nevertheless.

This was predicted by the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) in a weather advisory released on Thursday (30 April).

Thundery showers also on 1-2 mornings in May

According to MSS, the thundery showers should fall over parts of Singapore on most afternoons.

However, on a few days, they may extend into the evening.

Additionally, widespread thundery showers and gusty winds could occur on one or two mornings during the period.

They will be brought about by Sumatra squalls — a weather phenomenon caused by the temperature difference between land and sea.

The total rainfall for the first half of the month is thus forecast to be above average over most parts of the island.

Inter-monsoon conditions to continue

Inter-monsoon conditions, which set in during the first week of April, are expected to continue.