Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting increased rainfall across Thailand, with heavy showers expected in the north, east, and south. The northeast will experience particularly severe conditions. Residents are advised to remain cautious.
The intensified southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam, is responsible for the adverse weather conditions. The Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to have moderate sea conditions, with wave heights of 1 to 2 metres, and exceeding 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas.
In northern Thailand, thunderstorms are anticipated to affect 40% of the region, with heavy rain in provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 35°C, with southwest winds at speeds of 5 to 15 km/h.
The northeast will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rainfall in provinces like Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will vary between 23°C and 35°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Central Thailand’s forecast includes thunderstorms in 60% of the area, primarily affecting Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperature forecasts range from 25°C to 36°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the east, 60% of the region will face thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be between 24°C and 35°C, and southwest winds will range from 15 to 35 km/h. Sea conditions include waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
Southern Thailand (East Coast) will see thunderstorms affecting 60% of the region, with heavy rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures are expected to be between 24°C and 34°C, with southwest winds at speeds of 15 to 30 km/h. Waves will reach approximately 1 metre, exceeding 2 metres in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
In the West Coast of the south, 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 33°C. Southwest winds will blow at 15 to 35 km/h from Phuket upwards and at 15 to 30 km/h from Krabi downwards. Sea conditions will include waves of 1 to 2 metres, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will not be spared, with thunderstorms expected in 60% of the area, accompanied by heavy rain. The temperature will range from 26°C to 36°C, with southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h. Residents are urged to remain vigilant amidst the challenging weather conditions.
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