Thai weather alert: storms and strong winds in 53 provinces
Flash flood potential rises as seasonal storms hit
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for May 9 regarding severe weather conditions across 53 provinces.
The northeast will experience summer storms with thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional hail. Residents are advised to stay alert and avoid open areas during these conditions.
A moderate high-pressure system from China is expected to cover Vietnam and the South China Sea tonight, bringing southeasterly and southerly winds that will spread moisture over upper Thailand. This, combined with the hot to very hot weather, will lead to summer storms in the northeast.
Residents in these areas should exercise caution and avoid travelling through stormy regions. It is advised not to remain in open spaces, under large trees, or near unstable structures and billboards. Farmers are encouraged to strengthen their crops and take measures to protect agricultural produce and livestock.
The south will see isolated thunderstorms due to weakening west and southwesterly winds over the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. Maritime conditions in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are expected to have waves up to 1 metre high and over 2 metres in stormy areas. Mariners are advised to avoid sailing in these conditions.
Dust and haze accumulation in upper Thailand is expected to remain low to moderate due to the prevailing southern and southwesterly winds.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts hot to very hot conditions across the north with thunderstorms in 30% of the area, particularly in provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Minimum temperatures will range from 23°C to 28°C, with maximums between 38°C and 41°C.
In the northeast, 40% of the area will experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional hail. This will affect provinces such as Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Kalasin, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 28°C, with highs of 38°C to 40°C.
The central region will be generally hot with thunderstorms in 30% of the area, primarily in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Temperatures will be between 26°C to 27°C and can peak at 36°C to 39°C.
Eastern provinces such as Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat will have thunderstorms in 40% of the area. Temperatures will range from 26°C to 28°C, with maximums of 34°C to 38°C. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, increasing to over 2 metres during storms.
In the south (east coast), provinces such as Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla will see thunderstorms in 30% of the area. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 28°C, with highs of 35°C to 37°C. The sea will have similar wave conditions.
The southern west coast, including Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, will experience thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with temperatures between 24°C and 25°C and highs reaching 33°C to 36°C.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will be generally hot with thunderstorms in 30% of the area. Temperatures will range from 27°C to 28°C, reaching highs of 37°C to 39°C, reported KhaoSod.
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