Heavy rain and storms to hit 28 Thai provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain affecting 28 provinces, including Bangkok, as residents prepare for severe weather conditions.
The forecast predicts thunderstorms, strong winds, and a drop in temperature starting today, March 14, with the weather expected to remain volatile.
The TMD forecasts that in the next 24 hours, the upper part of Thailand will experience generally hot weather, with extreme heat in the north and isolated thunderstorms. This is due to the influence of southern and southeastern winds covering upper Thailand.
In contrast, eastern and southeastern winds affect the Gulf of Thailand, southern Thailand, and the Andaman Sea, leading to thunderstorms in the south. The Gulf of Thailand is expected to see waves reaching about 1 metre and more than 2 metres in stormy areas.
Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to avoid sailing in stormy regions. From March 16 to 20, a moderately strong high-pressure system from China is expected to cover upper Thailand.
This, combined with the current hot to very hot weather, will result in unstable conditions with thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible lightning in the initial phase. Subsequently, temperatures will drop, accompanied by increased wind speed.
In the Gulf of Thailand, the strengthening easterly winds will bring more rain, with some areas experiencing heavy rain, and stronger winds will affect wave conditions.
Weather forecast
The air quality in the north and upper northeast is moderate due to weak to moderate winds. The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow indicates hot to extremely hot conditions in the north with isolated thunderstorms in Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces. Temperatures are expected to range from 19-24°C to 36-41°C.
In the northeast, isolated thunderstorms are expected in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani, with temperatures ranging from 21-25°C to 35-37°C.
The central region will experience hot weather with isolated thunderstorms, mainly in Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi, with temperatures from 24-25°C to 36-39°C.
The eastern region anticipates thunderstorms in 20% of the area, primarily in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi, and Trat, with temperatures from 24-27°C to 33-36°C. The sea waves are expected to be under 1 metre, rising above 1 metre in stormy areas.
Southern Thailand (East Coast) will have thunderstorms in 20% of the area, especially in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Yala, with temperatures from 24-26°C to 32-35°C. The sea waves are about 1 metre, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
Southern Thailand (West Coast) will also see thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in Krabi, Trang, and Satun, with temperatures from 24-27°C to 33-35°C. The sea conditions are similar to the East Coast.
In Bangkok and its surrounding areas, hot weather with thunderstorms is expected in 20% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 26-28°C to 34-37°C, reported KhaoSod.
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