The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy rainfall in 30 provinces today, with Bangkok expecting significant precipitation in 20% of its areas. In the south, sea waves are expected to reach over two metres, prompting a warning for boats to avoid areas with thunderstorms.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates minimal rain in northern Thailand due to a weakened southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Meanwhile, a low-pressure zone is situated over northern Vietnam.
The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will experience weak winds, with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres in the upper Andaman Sea and exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and steer clear of areas with thunderstorms.
In the north, thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the region, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak. Temperatures are predicted to range from 24°C to 37°C. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The northeast will see thunderstorms in 20% of the area, primarily in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani, with temperatures between 24°C and 37°C and a southwest wind of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, thunderstorms are expected in 20% of areas, especially in Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi, with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 38°C. The southwest wind will maintain a speed of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
The eastern region can expect thunderstorms in 30% of its area, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat, with temperatures from 25°C to 36°C. Winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves reaching approximately 1 metre and exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
In the south (eastern coast), thunderstorms will cover 30% of the area, particularly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range between 24°C and 36°C, with a southwest wind of 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves around 1 metre, exceeding 2 metres during storms.
On the South’s western coast, thunderstorms are anticipated in 30% of the area, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures are expected to be between 24°C and 35°C. From Phang Nga upwards, southwest winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres and higher during storms.
From Phuket downwards, winds will be 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with waves around 1 metre and thunderstorms causing waves of 1 to 2 metres, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will face thunderstorms in 20% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 37°C. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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