Severe storms forecast for 33 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts significant storms with strong winds and potential lightning across 33 provinces in Thailand. Bangkok is expected to experience the most severe weather, with cool mornings and hot afternoons. The upper northeastern region will see a slight drop in temperature.
For the next 24 hours, moderate high-pressure systems from the northeast and South China Sea will bring moisture from these areas into the lower north, northeast, central region, Bangkok, and surrounding areas, as well as the east.
This weather pattern is likely to cause thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated lightning in these regions. Temperatures in the northeast may decrease by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius.
Residents in 30 provinces have been warned to prepare for severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning. The TMD has issued a seven-day forecast from February 16 to February 22, indicating thunderstorms across Thailand.
Mornings in the north, northeast, and central regions will be cool. Residents are advised to protect their health due to fluctuating weather conditions and to be cautious of potential hazards from thunderstorms.
People are advised to avoid open spaces, large trees, unstable structures, and advertising signs. Farmers should prepare to protect their crops from potential damage.
The northeastern monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the south is expected to strengthen to a moderate level, increasing rainfall in the south. Waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand may rise to 1 to 2 metres, while the upper Gulf has waves reaching about 1 metre.
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In areas with thunderstorms, waves could exceed 2 metres. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
Dust and smog accumulation in the lower northern and upper central regions remain at moderate to high levels due to weak winds. The weather forecast from 6pm today to 6pm tomorrow includes cool mornings with fog in the north, where temperatures may rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius during the day, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms.
In the northeast, mornings will be cool with a slight temperature drop. Thunderstorms are expected in 10% of the area, primarily in Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin.
The central region will experience cool mornings and hot afternoons, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, especially in Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon.
The east will have a 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
The southern region (eastern coast) will see a 30% chance of thunderstorms, especially in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla.
The southern region (western coast) will have a 20% chance of thunderstorms, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have a 40% chance of thunderstorms with some strong winds.
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