Thunderstorm warning: Thailand braced for a real down pour
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has sounded the alarm for today, warning tourists and residents to brace themselves as heavy rain is set to drench 49 provinces with thunderous booms and gusty gales, Bangkok included. Residents are urged to stay vigilant, as some areas could even see a surprise visit from hailstones.
The current weather conditions are influenced by a low-pressure system caused by heat over upper Thailand, resulting in hot to very hot weather in some areas. The combination of southwesterly and southeasterly winds across this region is expected to bring thunderstorms and strong winds.
People in upper Thailand are urged to remain cautious and take care of their health due to the high temperatures by avoiding prolonged outdoor activities.
In the Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea, and southern Thailand, easterly and southeasterly winds will bring isolated thunderstorms. Waves are expected to reach approximately 1 metre in height, with areas experiencing thunderstorms seeing waves exceeding 2 metres. Mariners are advised to avoid sailing in stormy conditions.
A high-pressure system or moderate cold air mass from China is expected to cover northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea from April 12 to 14. This will coincide with hot to very hot conditions in upper Thailand, leading to summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and occasional hail, alongside potential lightning strikes.
The accumulation of dust and haze in northern and northeastern Thailand is moderate to high but is expected to stabilise or decrease due to rainfall.
Weather forecast
From 6am today until 6am tomorrow, northern Thailand is forecasted to experience hot to very hot weather, with thunderstorms affecting 30% of the area, predominantly in Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Tak, Phetchabun, and Phitsanulok. Temperatures will range from 21 to 25°C to 37 to 40°C, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In northeastern Thailand, hot weather is expected with thunderstorms in 40% of the area, particularly in Loei, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Yasothon, and Amnat Charoen. Temperatures will range from 22 to 26°C to 35 to 38°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range from 26 to 27°C to 36 to 39°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In eastern Thailand, hot weather is expected in the northern parts, with thunderstorms in 40% of the area, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Temperatures will range from 23 to 27°C to 32 to 36°C, with southeasterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves up to 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
Severe thunderstorms
Southern Thailand (east coast) will experience thunderstorms in 40% of the area, especially in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C to 32 to 37°C, with easterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves up to 1 metre high, with stormy areas seeing waves exceeding 2 metres.
Southern Thailand (west coast) will see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with southeasterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves up to 1 metre high, with waves exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 30% of the area, along with strong winds. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 36 to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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