Severe weather alert: Thunderstorms and hail expected in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a forecast for today, February 24, predicting severe weather conditions across 49 provinces in Thailand. Thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms are expected, particularly in the north and northeast regions. Following these conditions, temperatures are anticipated to drop by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius.
Residents in upper Thailand are advised to take health precautions due to the changing weather. They should also be wary of potential hazards from thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning.
It is recommended to avoid open areas, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. Farmers are advised to prepare for possible agricultural damage.
These conditions are attributed to a moderate to strong high-pressure system from China affecting the northeast and South China Sea. This has led to southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand over upper Thailand. Additionally, westerly wind waves from Myanmar will cover the north and upper northeast.
The northeast monsoon and easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, southern region, and Andaman Sea will intensify, leading to heavy rainfall in the south. Some areas may experience very heavy rain.
In the lower Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to reach 2 to 3 metres, and over 3 metres in stormy areas. Upper Gulf of Thailand and off the Andaman Sea will see waves of about 2 metres, reaching over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Weather forecast
Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas. Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand should refrain from venturing out.
Dust accumulation is moderate to high in the north, central, and east regions but is expected to decrease due to stronger winds and increased rainfall in some areas.
In the north, expect cool mornings with 40% of areas experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail, mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, and Tak. Temperatures will range from 16 to 23°C at the lowest to 29 to 34°C at the highest.
Mountain tops will see cold to very cold weather with lows of 7 to 15°C. Southwesterly winds will prevail at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, cool mornings with thunderstorms in 30% of areas, strong winds, and isolated hail, mainly in Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Following this, temperatures will drop by 1 to 3°C.
Lows range from 17 to 22°C and highs from 29 to 33°C. Mountain areas will be cool to cold with lows of 13 to 17°C. Easterly winds will prevail at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, expect thunderstorms in 30% of the area, with strong winds in Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures will decrease by 1 to 2°C, ranging from 23 to 25°C at the lowest to 30 to 33°C at the highest. Easterly winds will prevail at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the east, expect thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with strong winds in Nakhon Nayok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will drop by 1 to 2°C, with lows of 22 to 24°C and highs of 30 to 33°C.
Southeasterly winds will prevail at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves 1 to 2 metres high, reaching over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the south (east coast), thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the area, with heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at the lowest to 27 to 30°C at the highest.
From Surat Thani upwards, easterly winds will prevail at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with waves about 2 metres high, reaching over 2 metres in stormy areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards, easterly winds will be 20 to 40 kilometres per hour, with waves 2 to 3 metres high, reaching over 3 metres in stormy areas.
In the south (west coast), thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 24°C at the lowest to 29 to 32°C at the highest. Easterly winds will prevail at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves 1 to 2 metres high, reaching over 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and surrounding areas, expect thunderstorms in 30% of the area, with strong winds. Temperatures will decrease by 1 to 2°C, with lows of 23 to 25°C and highs of 30 to 33°C. Southeasterly winds will prevail at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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