Today’s weather forecast: Northern region warned of thunderstorms and strong winds
Today, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast for Thailand, indicating that a combination of southerly winds and southeasterly winds will bring moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. Covering Northern Thailand, the region will experience weakening strength, leading to scattered thunderstorms and strong wind gusts in some areas. Residents in the north are advised to be cautious of hazards from thunderstorms and strong winds. Farmers should prepare and watch for potential damage to crops and danger to livestock.
For the southeasterly winds blowing and spreading over the southern part of Thailand, the Andaman Sea, and the Gulf of Thailand, there will be occasional thunderstorms. Residents in affected areas are warned of potential hazards from these storms. In the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, waves will rise to about 1 metre, with waves increasing to over 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms. Boaters are urged to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas.
Between today and May 1, a high-pressure area, or a mass of cool air from China, will spread and cover northern Thailand and the South China Sea. This will result in stronger southerly and south-easterly winds, bringing in moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. Northern Thailand will experience hot weather, giving rise to summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and occasional hail in some areas. There may also be some lightning strikes in certain regions.
During this period, the accumulation of dust particles in the air will be minimal in northeastern, central, eastern, and southern regions, as rain continues to fall and air circulation remains good. The exceptions are in the northern region, where dust particle accumulation will range from moderate to relatively high levels.
Weather forecast for Thailand from 12am today to 12am tomorrow:
Northern region: Hot weather with cloudy skies during the midday and occasional extreme heat. There will be thunderstorms covering 10% of the region, with strong wind gusts in some areas, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Nan, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. The lowest temperature will be 22-26 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 38-42 degrees Celsius. southerly winds will have speeds of 10-20 km/h.
North Eastern region: Hot weather with cloudy skies during the midday and thunderstorms covering 10% of the region. There will be strong wind gusts in some areas, particularly in Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, and Sisaket provinces. The lowest temperature will be 23-26 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 37-39 degrees Celsius. southerly winds will have speeds of 10-30 km/h.
Central region: Hot weather with cloudy skies during the midday and occasional extreme heat. There will be thunderstorms covering 10% of the region, with strong wind gusts in some areas, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Saraburi provinces. The lowest temperature will be 23-26 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 37-40 degrees Celsius. southerly winds will have speeds of 10-20 km/h.
Eastern region: Thunderstorms cover 30% of the region, with strong wind gusts in some areas, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. The lowest temperature will be 24-26 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 33-39 degrees Celsius. south-easterly winds will have speeds of 10-30 km/h. Coastal waters will have waves below 1 metre, and waves in thunderstorm areas will be higher than 1 metre.
Southern region (eastern shoreline): Hot weather during midday, with thunderstorms covering 20% of the region, particularly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. The lowest temperature will be 24-26 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 34-37 degrees Celsius. Easterly winds will have speeds of 15-30 km/h. Coastal waters will have waves of about 1 metre, and waves in thunderstorm areas will be higher than 2 metres.
Southern region (western shoreline): Hot weather during midday, with thunderstorms covering 20% of the region, particularly in Phang Nga, Phuket, Trang, and Satun provinces. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 33-37 degrees Celsius. Easterly winds will have speeds of 10-30 km/h. Coastal waters will have waves below 1 metre, and waves in thunderstorm areas will be higher than 1 metre.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot weather with cloudy skies during the midday and thunderstorms covering 10% of the region. The lowest temperature will be 25-27 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature will be 34-38 degrees Celsius. southerly winds will have speeds of 10-20 km/h, reports Sanook.
