Storm warning for southern Thailand as heavy rains loom
Officials urge caution as storms bring risk of landslides and flooding
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide alert as strong easterly and southeasterly winds continue to dominate the country’s weather system, bringing with them scattered thundershowers, isolated heavy rain, and rising sea conditions, especially along the southern coasts.
The public is being urged to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, while boats and coastal communities are warned to prepare for rough seas.
The forecast for 6pm yesterday, October 16, to 6pm today, October 17, is as follows:
In northern Thailand, scattered thundershowers are expected, especially in provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai. Morning temperatures will range between 22 and 24°C, with highs climbing to 30 to 34°C during the day. Winds will be southeasterly at speeds of 5 to 15 km/h.
The northeastern region is forecast to see isolated thundershowers, mostly in Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperatures are predicted at 23 to 25°C, with maximum temperatures ranging from 32 to 35°C. Winds in this region will be from the northeast at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the central region, scattered thundershowers are likely, particularly affecting areas such as Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. The minimum temperature will be between 24 and 25°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
Eastern Thailand will also see scattered thundershowers, particularly in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C at night to 33 to 35°C during the day. Winds will come from the east at speeds of 15 to 30 km/h. Sea waves are expected to reach around 1 metre in height, and more than 2 metres in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
The southern region along the east coast is expected to experience fairly widespread thundershowers, with isolated heavy rain affecting provinces including Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperatures will sit between 23 and 26°C, while maximum temperatures are expected to be around 32 to 34°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 km/h, generating wave heights of about 1 metre, with seas rising above 2 metres during thundershowers.
On the west coast, including provinces such as Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun, scattered thundershowers are forecast. The minimum temperature will range between 24 and 26°C, with highs of 32 to 35°C. Southeasterly winds are expected at 15 to 30 km/h, and sea conditions will be rough during thunderstorms, with wave heights exceeding 2 metres, according to the TMD.
In the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, scattered thundershowers are also expected. Minimum temperatures will be between 24 and 25°C, and maximum temperatures will reach up to 34 to 35°C. Winds will be southeasterly at 10 to 20 km/h.
The TMD advises all vessels to proceed with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm-prone areas. Members of the public are urged to monitor weather updates and take extra care during this period of unstable weather.
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