Cold air mass, monsoon rains hit Thailand, affecting 14 provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warned of another cold air mass approaching, causing temperatures to drop by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. The southern region faces heavy monsoon rains impacting 14 provinces, while Bangkok will experience rain and wind.
The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a high-pressure area or cold air mass from China is now covering the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea. This weather pattern is expected to bring rain initially to upper Thailand, followed by cooler weather and strong winds. Residents in these areas should care for their health due to these changing weather conditions.
For the southern region, a strong northeast monsoon is sweeping over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern provinces. Coupled with a low-pressure area over the lower southern region and Malaysia, it is expected to move towards the Andaman Sea.
Consequently, the south will experience increased rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. Residents in these regions should be cautious of potential flash floods and rapid water flow, especially in valleys near waterways and low-lying areas.
The Gulf of Thailand is experiencing strong winds with waves reaching 1 to 3 metres high, and areas with thunderstorms could see waves above 3 metres. The Andaman Sea has waves about 1 metre high, with offshore waves exceeding 1 metre and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas. Small boats in the Gulf of Thailand are advised to stay ashore, and residents in the southern (eastern) provinces should be wary of strong waves hitting the shore during this period.
Cold air
Dust accumulation in upper Thailand is expected to decrease due to stronger winds and better air ventilation.
The weather forecast for Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow is as follows:
In the northern region, the upper part will have cool weather with morning fog, and temperatures will rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The lower part will be cool in the morning with temperatures dropping by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, accompanied by light rain in some areas.
The minimum temperature is expected to be 16 to 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum 29 to 34 degrees Celsius. Mountain tops will experience cold to very cold weather, with temperatures ranging from 6 to 15 degrees Celsius. Winds from the east are expected at speeds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeastern region, morning coolness with strong winds and a temperature drop of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius is expected. Rain is anticipated in 20% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.
The minimum temperature will be 17 to 23 degrees Celsius and the maximum 27 to 31 degrees Celsius. Mountain peaks will see cold weather with minimum temperatures from ten to 15 degrees Celsius. Winds from the northeast will blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
The central region will see rain in 30% of the area, mostly in Lopburi, Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Afterwards, it will be cool in the morning with strong winds and a temperature drop of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature will be 21 to 24 degrees Celsius and the maximum 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. Winds from the east will move at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will have rain in 40% of the area, mainly in Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Later, it will be cool in the morning with strong winds and a temperature drop of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature will be 21 to 25 degrees Celsius and the maximum 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds will reach speeds of 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves about 1 metre high and offshore waves about 2 metres high.
In the southern region (eastern side), thunderstorms will affect 80% of the area, with heavy rain in many places and very heavy rain in some. This includes Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
The minimum temperature will be 22 to 24 degrees Celsius, and the maximum 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Northeast winds will blow at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour, with waves 2 to 3 metres high and over 3 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (western side) will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in some areas, such as Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. The minimum temperature will be 23 to 25 degrees Celsius, and the maximum 26 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Winds from the east will move at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves about 1 metre high and offshore waves over 1 metre. In stormy areas, waves will exceed 2 metres, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have rain in 40% of the area. Following this, it will be cool in the morning with strong winds, and temperatures will drop by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature will be 22 to 25 degrees Celsius, and the maximum 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. Winds from the east will travel at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
