Brace for a Thai’dal wave: Storms set to rain supreme across Thailand
Storm systems move in with warnings for travel disruptions and flooding
Heavy rainfall and storms are anticipated across 50 provinces in Thailand, prompting warnings of flash floods and mountain runoffs. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms in Bangkok, with an 80% chance of precipitation on May 15.
Over the next 24 hours, heavy rain is expected in parts of northern Thailand, the lower northeastern region, the central region including Bangkok and its surrounding areas, the eastern region, and the south. Residents in the south and western areas of the country are advised to be cautious of severe weather and accumulated rainfall, which could result in flash floods and runoffs, especially near mountain slopes, waterways, and low-lying areas.
This weather pattern is due to a southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand, while a southeast wind affects the lower northeastern region, the eastern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.
In the Andaman Sea, moderate winds are expected with waves reaching heights of 1 to 2 metres and over 2 metres in stormy areas. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea should proceed with caution and avoid sailing in stormy weather.
North Thailand will see thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25 degrees Celsius, with highs of 32 to 36°C. The southwest wind will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeastern region, 60% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will be between 23 and 25°C, with highs of 33 and 35°C, and a southeast wind at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
Central Thailand will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. The temperature will range from 24 to 26°C, with highs of 33 to 34°C and a southern wind at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, and Chanthaburi. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C, with highs of 33 to 34°C, and a southeast wind at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are expected to be about 1 metre high and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the southern region (eastern coast), 70% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Temperatures will be between 24 and 25°C, with highs of 33 and 35°C, and a southeast wind at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (western coast) will also see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C, with highs of 32 to 34°C, and a southwest wind at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Sea waves will be 1 to 2 metres high and over 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its surrounding areas, thunderstorms are expected in 80% of the area, with some heavy rainfall. Temperatures will be between 24 and 26°C, with highs of 32 and 33°C, and a southeast wind at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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