Which west coast states are prone to landspouts?

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Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan are among the west coast states that could experience landspouts.

MetMalaysia senior director Ambun Dindang said several west coast states on the Peninsula could possibly experience landspouts, which are mini tornados similar to the one that struck Ipoh. The states named were Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan.
West coast states named by MetMalaysia
Ambun Dindang identified six west coast states that could see landspouts. They are Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan.
Landspouts linked to coastal areas
He also said landspouts tend to strike coastal areas. Examples cited include areas such as Bintulu and Miri in Sarawak, Labuan, and Western Sabah.
Timing and weather conditions that support landspouts
Ambun Dindang said landspouts can occur again when the right weather conditions are present, including the presence of cumulonimbus clouds. He linked the formation of funnel clouds at the base of cumulonimbus clouds with the development of strong wind shear that can lead to a landspout.
Why forecasting is difficult
He said forecasting is challenging because landspouts occur on a smaller scale and have short lifespans. He noted that a tornado as small as this can last about an hour at most, while MetMalaysia monitors cumulonimbus clouds using radar images available across Malaysia.

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