Cold spell and storms hit Thailand as waves surge offshore
Thailand is facing a cold spell as a strong weather system sweeps across the country, bringing falling temperatures, storms, and rough seas from north to south.
A strong high-pressure system from China is extending over the northeast and upper north of Thailand and is expected to spread further to the central and eastern regions. This weather system is bringing cool to cold conditions in the morning, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures and strong winds across the upper part of the country.
In the northeast, temperatures are forecast to drop by 2 to 4°C, while in the north, central region (including Bangkok and its vicinity), and eastern provinces, a dip of 1 to 3°C is expected. Some areas in the upper country may also see isolated rain.
Residents are being urged to take care of their health due to rapidly changing weather conditions. Farmers are advised to take precautions against potential crop damage.
In the south, the strengthening northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the upper Andaman Sea is expected to bring widespread thundershowers. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in some areas.
The forecast from 6am today, November 19, to 6am tomorrow, November 20, is as follows:
In northern Thailand, isolated rain is likely in parts of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. The temperature will drop by 1 to 3°C, with morning lows ranging from 16 to 21°C and highs between 24 to 28°C. On mountaintops, it will be cold to very cold with temperatures dipping to 4 to 10°C. Winds from the northeast will blow at 10 to 25 km/hr.
In the northeast, temperatures will drop by 2 to 4°C with strong winds. Expect morning temperatures between 15 to 20°C and daytime highs of 24 to 26°C. On mountain tops, temperatures may plummet to 6 to 12°C. Northeasterly winds will range from 15 to 40 km/hr.
In the central region, cool mornings and a 1 to 3°C temperature drop are expected, with isolated rain in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram. Minimum temperatures will range from 19 to 22°C, with highs of 26 to 29°C. Winds will blow from the northeast at 10 to 35 km/hr.
Expect isolated rain in Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, with morning coolness and a temperature drop of 1 to 3°C. Temperatures will range from 20 to 22°C in the morning and peak at 26 to 29°C. Northeasterly winds will range from 20 to 40 km/hr. Sea waves will reach 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres offshore and more than 3 metres during thundershowers.
Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Pattani. Temperatures will range between 21 to 24°C in the morning and reach 27 to 30°C in the daytime. Northeasterly winds will blow at 20 to 40 km/hr. Wave heights in the Gulf are expected to be 2 to 3 metres, rising above 3 metres in thundershowers. Small boats are advised to stay ashore.
Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain are likely in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Morning temperatures will be 23 to 24°C, with highs reaching 28 to 31°C.
From Krabi upwards, expect northeasterly winds of 20 to 35 km/hr and sea waves of 1 to 2 metres, about 2 metres offshore and higher in stormy weather. From Trang downwards, winds will range from 15 to 30 km/hr, with sea waves about 1 metre high, increasing offshore and during thundershowers, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Cool mornings with a temperature drop of 1 to 2°C and isolated rain are forecast in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Minimum temperatures will be between 21 and 22°C, and highs will reach 28 to 29°C. Northeasterly winds will range from 10 to 30 km/hr.
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