Extreme heat advisory: Thailand braces for soaring temperatures
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has predicted extreme heat conditions in several regions from today until March 5, with temperatures expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. Detailed forecasts reveal varying heat levels across the country.
From today, February 27 to March 4, a weakening high-pressure system over the northeast and South China Sea will lead to reduced moisture from the east and southeast winds. This results in warmer temperatures and less rain in northern Thailand, while mornings remain cool with light fog, particularly in the northern and northeastern provinces.
The eastern winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea will remain weak, causing occasional thunderstorms in the south. Wave heights in the lower Gulf are moderate at 1 to 2 metres, with waves over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Residents are advised to maintain health precautions amid changing weather conditions, and farmers should take preventive measures to protect crops. Sailors in the Gulf and Andaman Sea should navigate carefully, avoiding areas with thunderstorms.
In the northern region, from February 27 to March 4, expect cool mornings with light fog and hot afternoons. Temperatures range from a minimum of 20 to 24°C to a maximum of 29 to 38°C. Mountain tops will be cooler, with lows of 8 to 16°C. Southeast winds will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeastern areas will experience a 10 to 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the lower region throughout the period. From February 26 to March 1, mornings will be cool with light fog, and daytime temperatures will rise by 2 to 4°C, reaching a minimum of 18 to 25°C and a maximum of 27 to 36°C.
Weather forecast
Mountain tops will be cooler at 14 to 18°C. From March 2 to March 4, expect hot and hazy days with temperatures ranging from 21 to 27°C to 34 to 37°C. Eastern winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, 10-20% of the area will see thunderstorms, mainly in the lower part throughout the period. Daytime temperatures will rise by 1 to 3°C, with lows of 20 to 27°C and highs of 30 to 37°C.
Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour from February 26 to March 1, shifting to southern winds at the same speed from March 2 to March 4.
The eastern region will have a 10 to 30% chance of thunderstorms throughout the period. From February 26 to March 1, daytime temperatures will rise by 1 to 3°C, with lows of 22 to 26°C and highs of 33 to 36°C.
From March 2 to March 4, expect hot and hazy days with temperatures ranging from 26 to 28°C to 34 to 37°C. Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, with higher waves off the coast and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the southern region (eastern coast), from February 27 to March 1, expect a 20 to 30% chance of thunderstorms from Surat Thani upwards. Eastern winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with 1 metre waves and higher in stormy areas.
From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards, southeast winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour will create waves of 1 to 2 metres, higher in stormy areas. From March 2 to March 4, expect a 10 to 20% chance of thunderstorms, with eastern winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour and 1 metre waves, higher in stormy areas. Temperatures will range from 20 to 27°C to 26 to 33°C.
In the southern region (western coast), a 10 to 20% chance of thunderstorms is expected throughout the period, with temperatures from 24 to 27°C to 27 to 34°C. From February 27 to March 1, eastern winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour will create 1 metre waves, higher offshore and in stormy areas.
From March 2 to March 4, eastern winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour will bring waves below 1 metre, higher offshore and in stormy areas.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, 10 to 20% of the area will experience thunderstorms throughout the period. From February 26 to March 1, expect hot days with temperatures rising by 1 to 3°C, ranging from 22 to 26°C to 33 to 37°C, reported KhaoSod.
Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour. From March 2 to March 4, anticipate hot and hazy days with temperatures from 25 to 28°C to 36 to 38°C and southern winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
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