Severe weather alert: Summer storms hit 69 Thai provinces
Unstable climate patterns spark fears of flash floods and property damage
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for severe weather, including summer storms, across 69 provinces. Expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail, and possible thunderstorms. Southern Thailand will see increased rainfall, while Bangkok faces an 80% chance of precipitation.
According to the TMD’s 24-hour forecast from today, May 11, upper Thailand is set to experience summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential hail. Some areas may also encounter heavy rain and lightning.
This is attributed to a moderate high-pressure system from China impacting Vietnam and the South China Sea. Consequently, southeastern and southern winds are bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea over upper Thailand, where some regions remain hot, particularly in the north and central areas.
Residents in these regions are urged to exercise caution, avoid travelling during thunderstorms, and not remain in open spaces, under large trees, or near unstable structures and billboards. Farmers should reinforce crops against potential damage from the storms and prepare to protect agricultural produce and livestock.
In the south, an increase in rainfall is expected, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Residents should be cautious of heavy and accumulated rainfall which may lead to flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in foothill areas and low-lying regions.
The strengthening western and southwesterly winds are affecting the Andaman Sea, the south, and the Gulf of Thailand, causing moderate conditions with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres, and over 2 metres in stormy areas. Mariners in the Gulf and Andaman Sea should navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
Weather forecast
The northern region will remain hot with thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area. Strong winds and hail are expected in some locations, with heavy rain likely in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C to 33 to 38°C, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, thunderstorms are predicted for 70% of the area, accompanied by strong winds and some heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will vary between 22 and 25°C and 28 and 34°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The central region will experience hot weather with thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area. Strong winds and hail are possible in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 34 to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, strong winds, and heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will be between 24 to 26°C and 31 to 35°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the south (east coast), expect hot weather with thunderstorms in 60% of the area and heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Temperatures will be from 24 to 27°C to 33 to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre, and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The south (west coast) will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area and heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 32 to 33°C, with westerly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves between 1 and 2 metres, rising over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are expected to face thunderstorms in 80% of the area, with strong winds and some heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 24 to 25°C to 33 to 35°C, reported KhaoSod.
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