“Hot to very hot” in the North and Northeast, thundershowers predicted
A thermal low still covers upper Thailand, while southerly and southeasterly winds prevail over the Northeast and the East regions. Thailand is now in the ‘shoulder’ season, between the dry season and wet season, which is set to kick in sometime in April. (Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai 5 day forecasts below)
Chiang Mai is poised for another week of scorchers, each day predicted to be over 40C.
“Hot conditions still prevail over most of upper Thailand and very hot weather is forecast for parts of the North, the Northeast and the Central regions,” according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
“Thundershowers and gusty winds are forecast for the Northeast and the East. People should beware of severe weather and keep off unsecured buildings and wilderness areas. Farmers should beware of crop damage.”
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:
Northern region: Hot to very hot; temperature lows of 18-25℃ and highs of 38-41℃.
Northeastern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers in some areas; lows of 22-26℃ and highs of 36-40℃.
Central region: Hot to very hot; temperature lows of 24-26℃, highs of 37-40℃.
Eastern region: Hot with thundershowers and gusty winds in 10% of the areas; lows of 25-28℃, highs of 33-38℃; waves a metre high.
Southern region (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10% of the areas; lows of 23-27℃, highs of 33-36 ℃; waves a metre high.
Southern region (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10% of the areas; lows of 24-26℃, highs of 35-38℃; waves a metre high, higher offshore.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot during the day; lows of 26-27℃, highs of 34-39℃.
Bangkok’s 5 day forecast…
Phuket’s 5 day forecast…
Chiang Mai‘s 5 day forecast (yikes!)…
SOURCE: The Nation | Weather.com
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