Summer storm warning for Thailand: 54 provinces on alert
Weather forecasts for today, May 12, indicate that Thailand will experience a summer storm across 54 provinces, with northern areas especially at risk. Bangkok will face strong winds today, according to the Meteorological Department’s 24-hour forecast, which also predicts thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain in some areas.
This weather condition brings southeast and south winds that carry moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea over upper Thailand. Some areas in the north remain hot, while parts of the south can expect heavy rainfall.
Residents in the south should be cautious of heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and forest runoffs, particularly in hilly areas near waterways and lowlands. The moderate southwest winds continue to affect the Andaman Sea, the south, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The Andaman Sea experiences moderate waves, with heights reaching 1 to 2 metres, and areas with thunderstorms see waves over 2 metres high. Current weather conditions may affect the accumulation of dust particles, with moderate to low levels of dust and haze in upper Thailand due to widespread rainfall.
Regional weather forecast
The north will experience hot weather with thunderstorms covering 70% of the area, gusty winds, and some hailstorms, particularly in the provinces of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 degrees Celsius (°C) to 38°C, with southeast winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour (km/h).
In the northeast, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area with gusty winds in some parts, mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 35°C, with east winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Thailand’s central region will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, gusty winds, and heavy rain in some parts, including Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 35°C, with southeast winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the eastern region, thunderstorms will cover 80% of the area with gusty winds and heavy rain in some parts, including Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 33°C, with southeast winds at 15 to 30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high and over 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms.
The southern region (east coast) will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, gusty winds, and heavy rain in some parts, including Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 34°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high and over 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms.
The southern region (west coast) will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area with heavy rain in some parts, including Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 32°C, with southwest winds at 15 to 35 km/h. The sea will have waves from 1 to 2 metres high and over 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with gusty winds and heavy rain in some parts. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 34°C, with south winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
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