Heavy rainfall to hit Bangkok and 41 provinces tomorrow
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts significant rainfall across 42 provinces tomorrow, with Bangkok experiencing the highest impact at 60%. Some areas may also face strong winds and thunderstorms, with temperatures expected to drop on February 18.
The TMD 24-hour weather prediction highlights thunderstorms and gusty winds in the lower northern, northeastern, central regions, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas, as well as the eastern region. These conditions are due to southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Residents in upper Thailand are advised to take care of their health amid changing weather conditions and to be cautious of potential dangers from thunderstorms and strong winds. It is recommended to avoid open spaces, large trees, weak structures, and billboards. Farmers are encouraged to prepare for possible agricultural damage.
The TMD has also forecasted accumulated rain for the next 15 days, warning of volatile weather. A moderate northeastern monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the south is causing thunderstorms in the southern region.
Waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach 1 to 2 metres, with the upper Gulf experiencing waves of about 1 metre. In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 metres. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas.
Dust accumulation is moderate to high in the upper northern and central regions. The weather forecast for Thailand from 6pm today to 6pm tomorrow indicates differing conditions across various regions.
Weather forecast
In the north, there is cool to cold weather with morning fog and hot afternoons. Thunderstorms are expected in 10% of the area, mostly in Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Temperatures range from 15°C to 38°C, with mountaintop areas experiencing 9°C to 16°C. Southerly winds blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeastern region will be cool in the morning, with temperatures dropping by 1 to 2°C. Thunderstorms will occur in 10% of the area, mainly in Loei, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin provinces.
Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C, with mountaintop areas experiencing 12°C to 16°C. Easterly winds blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will have cool mornings and hot afternoons, with thunderstorms in 40% of the area. This is particularly expected in Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon.
Temperatures range from 22°C to 36°C. Southeasterly winds blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region anticipates thunderstorms in 40% of the area, especially in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures range from 23°C to 34°C.
Southeasterly winds blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves under 1 metre and offshore waves about 1 metre. Thunderstorm areas may experience waves over 2 metres.
The southern (east coast) region will have thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C.
From Surat Thani upwards, southeasterly winds blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 1 metre and more than 2 metres in stormy areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards, easterly winds blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves 1 to 2 metres high.
On the southern (west coast), thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang. Temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C.
Easterly winds blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves under 1 metre and offshore waves about 1 metre. Thunderstorm areas may see waves about 2 metres high, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and surrounding areas, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area with some gusty winds. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 34°C, with southerly winds blowing at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
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