The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has sent shockwaves today with a severe weather warning for 47 provinces, including bustling Bangkok. Expect a drenching, as heavy rain is set to swamp 70% of these areas. Be on high alert for flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides.
The weather forecast indicates thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of the north and upper northeastern regions. Residents in these areas, especially those living near mountain slopes, waterways, and low-lying regions, are advised to be cautious due to the potential for flooding and landslides.
This weather pattern is attributed to a moderate monsoon trough passing through upper Myanmar and northern Thailand, connecting to a low-pressure cell over upper Laos.
Additionally, a moderate southwest monsoon is affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Seafarers are advised to exercise caution, as waves in the upper Andaman Sea can reach heights of approximately 2 metres, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
For the northern region, thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rainfall in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and Tak. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25 degrees Celsius to 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the northeastern region, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will be between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, rising to 28 to 31 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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The central region will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rainfall in Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures will vary from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 32 to 34 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the eastern region, thunderstorms will affect 80% of the area, with heavy rainfall in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 29 to 32 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour and waves reaching up to 2 metres.
The southern region (east coast) will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 30 to 34 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour and waves up to 1 metre, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The southern region (west coast) will experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures will be from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 27 to 33 degrees Celsius.
Southwest winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour in areas from Phuket upward, with waves reaching about 2 metres. In areas from Krabi downward, winds will be 15 to 35 kilometres per hour with waves of 1 to 2 metres, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and the surrounding areas will have thunderstorms in 70% of the region, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius to 31 to 34 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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