TMD reigns it in: Heavy showers set to pour over 11 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast warning of heavy rainfall affecting 11 provinces, with downpours expected to cover 40% of these areas. The upper regions of Thailand are experiencing hot weather, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C today, March 11.
Over the next 24 hours, the upper part of Thailand will remain hot during the day, with occasional light rain in eastern areas. Residents are advised to protect their health due to the high temperatures, which are a result of low atmospheric pressure over the upper regions, combined with easterly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
The easterly and southeasterly winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea are of moderate strength, causing heavy rain in some southern areas. Waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand are also moderate, with heights ranging from 1 to 2 metres.
The upper Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are seeing waves of approximately 1 metre, while areas with thunderstorms have waves exceeding 2 metres. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas.
Dust and haze accumulation in the upper regions of Thailand remains at moderate to high levels due to weak to moderate wind coverage.
North: hot during the day with temperatures between 21 and 25°C in the morning, rising to 35 to 39°C. Southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
Northeast: hot during the day with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25°C in the morning and rising to 35 to 38°C. Easterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central: hot during the day with morning temperatures at 25 to 27°C, increasing to 36 to 39°C. Easterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
East: hot during the day with some light rain along the coast. Temperatures between 25 and 27°C in the morning, reaching 35 to 37°C. Easterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are less than 1 metre, with offshore waves up to 1 metre.
South (east coast): Thunderstorms cover 40% of the area, with heavy rain in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Morning temperatures range from 25 to 26°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C.
Northerly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with waves approximately 1 metre high. Thunderstorm areas see waves over 2 metres.
South (west coast): Thunderstorms cover 30% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C in the morning, with highs of 33 to 36°C.
Easterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are around 1 metre, with offshore waves reaching 1 to 2 metres. Thunderstorm areas have waves over 2 metres, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: hot during the day, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 28°C in the morning, reaching highs of 37 to 38°C. Easterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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