51 Thai provinces brace for storms and severe heat
Weather forecasts indicate that 51 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, are experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, and some hail. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of severe heat in parts of the region, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms in Bangkok as of today, April 6.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours reveals that a moderate high-pressure system from China is affecting upper Laos and is expected to extend to the eastern north, northeastern Thailand, and the South China Sea today. Additionally, the southwest monsoon and southerly winds are prevailing over northern and northeastern Thailand, contributing to the current weather conditions.
Upper Thailand is generally hot, with extremely hot conditions in some areas of the central region. These conditions lead to summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional hail.
Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions against the storms, avoiding travel through thunderstorms or staying in open areas, under large trees, or near weak structures and billboards. Farmers should reinforce their produce and prepare to prevent damage to crops and livestock while also maintaining their health during weather changes.
The east and southeast winds covering the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea cause isolated thunderstorms in these areas. Waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are around 1 metre high, with stormy areas experiencing waves over 2 metres. Sailors in these regions should avoid navigating through thunderstorms due to these conditions.
Dust and haze accumulation in the north and northeastern Thailand are relatively high but are expected to stabilise or decrease due to rainfall in these areas.
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow predicts hot conditions in the north with a 40% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail, particularly in provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. Temperatures range from 22 to 26°C to 35 to 39°C with southwest winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeast will also be hot, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail, especially in provinces like Loei and Nong Khai. Temperatures are between 22 and 26°C and 35 and 38°C with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The central region faces hot weather with occasional extreme heat and a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in provinces like Nakhon Sawan. Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C to 37 to 41°C with southwest winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the east, the upper part experiences hot weather with a 30% chance of thunderstorms and strong winds, mainly in Prachin Buri and Sa Kaeo. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C to 33 to 38°C with southerly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the southern east coast, there’s a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, with temperatures from 22 to 25°C to 33 to 36°C. East winds range from 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern west coast also has a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Phang Nga and Phuket. Temperatures are from 23 to 26°C to 33 to 36°C with east winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity will be generally hot with a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C to 35 to 38°C, reported KhaoSod.
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