Heavy rain and strong winds to hit 30 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating that 30 provinces, including Bangkok, will experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms.
Residents are advised to be cautious, especially as 30% of the areas are expected to be affected by the severe weather. Following these weather conditions, a temperature drop is anticipated on February 17.
A high-pressure system and a new moderate cold air mass from China have spread over the upper northeastern region and the South China Sea. This phenomenon is bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, affecting the lower northern, northeastern, central regions, as well as Bangkok and its surrounding areas, and the eastern region.
Despite the daytime heat in Thailand, these areas may experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible lightning strikes.
Temperatures in the northeastern region are expected to decrease by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The northern region will remain cool to cold, with the northeastern and central regions experiencing cool mornings.
Residents are urged to take care of their health due to changing weather conditions and to avoid open spaces, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. Farmers should also prepare for potential agricultural damage.
Weather forecast
Meanwhile, the weakening northeastern monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region is gaining strength to a moderate level, leading to increased rainfall in the south. The Gulf of Thailand’s waves are becoming stronger, with the lower Gulf experiencing waves of 1 to 2 metres, while the upper Gulf has waves around 1 metre.
During thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 metres. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should navigate cautiously and avoid stormy areas.
Dust and haze levels in the upper part of Thailand are moderate to high, due to weak winds. The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow indicates that the northern region will be cool to cold with morning fog, a 1-2°C temperature increase, and hot daytime conditions.
Thunderstorms are expected in 10% of the area, with strong winds mainly in Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces. The lowest temperatures will range from 14 to 22°C, and the highest from 33 to 38°C. Mountainous areas will be cool to cold, with temperatures between 9 and 16 °C.
In the northeastern region, cool morning temperatures will drop by 1 to 2°C. Thunderstorms will affect 20% of the area, mainly in Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin provinces.
Temperatures will range from 18 to 23°C for the lowest and 33 to 36°C for the highest. Mountain peaks will be cool to cold with temperatures between 12 and 16°C.
The central region will experience cool mornings and hot daytime conditions, with thunderstorms in 20% of the area, primarily in Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon provinces. The lowest temperatures will be 18 to 24°C, with the highest reaching 34 to 37°C.
In the eastern region, 30% of the area will see thunderstorms and strong winds, particularly in Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. The lowest temperatures will be 23 to 25°C, with highs between 30 and 35°C.
The sea will have waves below 1 metre, with waves around 1 metre offshore. In stormy areas, waves may exceed 2 metres.
The southern region’s eastern coast will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla provinces. Temperatures will range from 21 to 25°C for the lowest and 31 to 35°C for the highest.
From Surat Thani upwards, waves will be around 1 metre, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards, waves will be 1 to 2 metres high.
On the western coast, 20% of the area will see thunderstorms, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi provinces. Lowest temperatures will be 22 to 26°C, and the highest temperatures will range from 32 to 36°C, with sea waves below 1 metre and about 1 metre offshore, rising to around 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the area, with strong winds and lowest temperatures between 25 and 27°C, and highest temperatures from 31 to 35°C.
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