Hot weather and thunderstorms expected in upper Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for upper Thailand, predicting hot weather with potential thunderstorms and gusty winds in 28 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents should prepare for a summer storm from March 29 to April 1.
As of today, March 27, the department’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates hot to very hot conditions across upper Thailand due to a low-pressure system and southwesterly and southerly winds. This weather pattern is likely to lead to thunderstorms and strong winds in certain areas.
Residents in these regions are advised to maintain their health during this period and avoid prolonged outdoor activities. Additionally, caution is urged regarding potential thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The easterly and southeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea are currently weak, resulting in limited rainfall in the south. Waves in the Gulf and Andaman Sea are approximately 1 metre high, but may exceed 1 metre during thunderstorms.
From March 29 to April 1, a moderate high-pressure system from China is expected to cover upper Vietnam, northern Laos, northeastern Thailand, and the South China Sea. This will bring easterly and southeasterly winds, increasing moisture over upper Thailand.
In the context of already hot conditions, this will likely result in summer storms comprising thunderstorms, strong winds, hail in some areas, and occasional lightning. Residents in upper Thailand should be cautious of these summer storms and avoid travel in affected areas, open spaces, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards.
Weather forecast
Farmers are advised to secure crops and protect agricultural yields and livestock while also considering health precautions due to changing weather.
Air quality remains a concern, particularly in northern and northeastern Thailand, where dust and haze levels are high due to weakened winds.
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow predicts hot to very hot weather with hazy conditions in the north, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 19 to 27°C at the lowest to 36 to 41°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, hot weather with hazy skies is expected, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds, primarily in Loei, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Temperatures will range from 21 to 26°C to 37 to 40°C, with southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will experience hot to very hot weather with hazy conditions and a 10% chance of thunderstorms and strong winds, especially in Kanchanaburi, Uthai Thani, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 38 to 40°C, with southerly winds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the east, hot weather with hazy skies is forecast, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 25 to 28°C to 32 to 39°C.
There will be southeasterly winds of 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high, and more than 1 metre in thunderstorm areas.
The south (east coast) will have a 10% chance of thunderstorms, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat, with temperatures between 23 and 26°C and 33 and 37°C.
Southeast winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with the sea around 1 metre high and more than 1 metre in thunderstorm areas.
The south (west coast) will also see a 10% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Krabi, Trang, and Satun, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 27°C to 33 to 36°C. Northwesterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high and more than 2 metres in thunderstorm areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience general hot weather with hazy skies and some thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 26 to 28°C to 34 to 38°C, with southerly winds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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