Summer storm warning for 44 Thai provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating persistent severe conditions, with a summer storm affecting 44 provinces, including Bangkok. Thunderstorms are expected across the north, central, east, and Bangkok, covering 60% of these areas on April 13.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts a summer storm in upper Thailand, characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and potential lightning. The north will experience heavy rainfall in certain areas, urging residents to be cautious of the storm and heavy rain.
Flood-prone areas, especially low-lying regions, should be avoided due to possible short-term flooding. Residents are advised to avoid open spaces, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards and to be cautious during outdoor activities amidst the Songkran festival.
Farmers should take preventive measures to protect crops and livestock from potential damage and maintain health during weather changes. The TMD forecasts weather conditions from April 12 to April 16, warning of summer storms.
The department’s seventh warning indicates that 29 provinces will be heavily affected due to a moderate high-pressure system or cold air mass from China covering the upper northeastern region of Thailand and the South China Sea. This, combined with easterly and southeast winds over upper Thailand, has led to increased moisture coverage amidst the hot weather.
The southern region will experience thunderstorms due to westerly and northwesterly winds over the Andaman Sea, the south, and the Gulf of Thailand. Waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are about 1 metre high, with areas experiencing thunderstorms seeing waves over 2 metres. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to avoid navigating through thunderstorms.
Weather forecast
Dust and haze accumulation in the upper north is relatively high, though it is expected to decrease due to increased rainfall.
North: Thunderstorms over 60% of the area, with strong winds and hail in some places, mainly in provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C to 29 to 34°C with southeast winds at 10 to 25.
Northeast: Thunderstorms over 20% of the area, with strong winds in places like Chaiyaphum. Temperatures range from 22 to 25°C to 31 to 33°C, with east winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour.
Central: Thunderstorms over 60% of the area, with strong winds and hail mainly in provinces like Nakhon Sawan. Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C to 33 to 35°C with southeast winds at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
East: Thunderstorms over 60% of the area, with strong winds and hail in places like Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C to 32 to 34°C with southeast winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour.
South (east): Thunderstorms over 30% of the area, mainly in provinces like Phetchaburi. Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C to 33 to 35°C with west winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour.
South (west): Thunderstorms over 30% of the area, mainly in Phuket. Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C with northwest winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms over 60% of the area with strong winds. Temperatures range from 26 to 27°C to 32 to 34°C with southeast winds at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
The eighth warning of a summer storm affecting upper Thailand was issued, with potential impacts from April 13 to April 14. The high-pressure system from China covers the northeastern region, leading to moisture-laden easterly and southeast winds over upper Thailand in hot conditions.
Affected provinces include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and more on April 13, and Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and others on April 14.
Residents in upper Thailand are advised to be cautious of the summer storm and heavy rain, avoiding travel through stormy areas and flooded routes, particularly low-lying regions with poor drainage.
Outdoor activities during Songkran should be approached with caution. Farmers are advised to strengthen fruit trees and take steps to prevent agricultural losses and maintain health during weather changes, reported KhaoSod.
For safety and to minimise impacts, residents are advised to plan their lives and travel carefully during this period. Updates from the TMD can be accessed at http://www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours.
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