Singapore Weather Today: Heat Caution and Afternoon Showers

Severe Heat Stress Caution in Central

Singapore's Central area carries a severe caution rating on the heatstroke index today, September 18. The daily forecast lists a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C for Central, with relative humidity for the day at 63 percent.

Central's outdoor activity index is rated poor for today, a signal for anyone planning strenuous exercise, sports or long stretches outdoors to consider cooler, shaded or indoor settings instead. Jurong West, Sengkang and Woodlands also carry a poor rating on the activity index today, while Changi's rating is slightly poor.

Rain in the Forecast for Central, Jurong West and Woodlands

At 15:00, Central's forecast shows rain, with 1.0 millimetres of rainfall and a 90 percent chance of showers. For the day overall, Central carries a 60 percent chance of rain, Jurong West is forecast for 4 millimetres of rain, and Woodlands for 10 millimetres.

Sengkang's 09:00 forecast shows 1.0 millimetres of rain, within a day carrying a 50 percent chance of showers overall. Residents in these areas may want to carry an umbrella given these forecasts.

Good Air Quality, Drier Skies in Changi

Air quality is rated good today in Central, Changi, Jurong West, Sengkang and Woodlands. Changi's forecast shows the lowest chance of rain among these areas, at 20 percent, with a daily outlook of sunny skies with occasional clouds.

The driving index is rated excellent today in Central, Changi, Jurong West and Sengkang, and good in Woodlands. Sengkang, Jurong West and Woodlands share a caution rating on the heatstroke index, matching Changi, while Central is rated severe caution.