The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasted increased thunderstorms, predicting heavy rainfall in 70% of the three regions. Fifty provinces are expected to face severe weather, prompting warnings about flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that northern Thailand will experience more widespread thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain, particularly in the eastern region. Residents are advised to remain vigilant due to potential heavy rainfall and accumulation, which could lead to flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides.
This is attributed to the monsoon trough passing over the northern and upper northeastern regions, combined with the moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
Currently, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are experiencing moderate winds and waves, with wave heights reaching approximately 2 metres in the upper Andaman Sea and 1 to 2 metres in the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand.
In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 metres. Mariners in these regions should exercise caution and avoid navigating near thunderstorms.
In the north, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in provinces including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and Tak. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C, with highs of 34 to 35°C. The southwest wind will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
The northeastern region will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 23 to 27°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, thunderstorms will cover 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will experience 70% thunderstorm coverage, with very heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C, with highs of 31 to 35°C. The southwest wind will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves reaching 1to 2 metres and over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The southern region (east coast) will have 40% thunderstorm coverage, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C.
The southwest wind will blow at speeds of 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves approximately 1 metre, and 1 to 2 metres offshore, exceeding 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The southern region (west coast) will have 40% thunderstorm coverage, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures will range from 22 to 24°C, with highs of 29 to 35°C.
From Phuket upwards, the southwest wind will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 2 metres and over 2 metres during thunderstorms. From Krabi downwards, the southwest wind will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves 1 to 2 metres and over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
In Bangkok and surrounding areas, thunderstorms will cover 60% of the area, with isolated heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 27 to 28°C, with highs of 33 to 35°C. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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