Reduced rainfall forecast for Thailand, thunderstorms in 26 provinces
Rough waters expected despite easing rainfall
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts reduced rainfall for tomorrow, though 26 provinces may still experience thunderstorms. Coastal areas could see waves up to 2 metres high, prompting caution for seafarers.
The TMD predicts a decrease in rain over Thailand due to weakened southwesterly monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. Despite the overall reduction in rain, thunderstorms remain a possibility in some areas.
The Andaman Sea’s upper region is expected to experience moderate winds, with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres in height. Meanwhile, the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are likely to see waves of around 1 metre, increasing to over 2 metres during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
In the north, thunderstorms are predicted for 30% of the area, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures are expected to range from 23 to 25 degrees Celsius to 33 to 35°C. Southwesterly winds will blow at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, 30% of the area may experience thunderstorms, particularly in Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Buri Ram. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 30 to 34°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The central region will also see thunderstorms in 30% of the area, especially in Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures are anticipated to be between 23 and 25°C and 34 and 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Weather forecast
In the east, 40% of the area is expected to have thunderstorms, with heavy rain in Chanthaburi and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 33 to 34°C. Southwesterly winds are forecasted at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, and wave heights could reach over 2 metres during thunderstorms.
The southern region (east coast) may experience thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Yala. Temperatures will be between 23 and 26°C and 34 and 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour and waves over 2 metres in thunderstorms.
The southern region (west coast) anticipates thunderstorms in 20% of the area, especially in Ranong and Phang Nga. From Phuket northwards, winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, and from Krabi southwards, at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves of 1 to 2 metres, reaching higher during thunderstorms.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area. Temperatures are expected to be 25 to 26°C at the lowest and 33 to 35°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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