TMD sounds the storm alarm as weather takes a wild turn

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning of adverse weather conditions across various regions of Thailand. The monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region is intensifying, bringing thunderstorms and raising sea waves to more than 2 metres. Meanwhile, the northern and northeastern regions are experiencing cooler temperatures with a drop of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius.

TMD forecasts for the next 24 hours that a moderate high-pressure system or cold air mass from China is spreading over upper Thailand and the South China Sea. This results in a decrease in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, accompanied by strong winds in these areas.

The northern and northeastern regions are expected to have cold weather in the mornings, prompting residents to take extra care of their health due to the changing weather conditions.

The stronger northeast monsoon affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region is causing thunderstorms in the south. The central part of the Gulf is experiencing moderate winds, while the lower Gulf sees waves between 1 and 2 metres high, with areas of thunderstorms seeing waves surpassing 2 metres.

Mariners in these regions are advised to avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Additionally, the powerful tropical storm Man-Yi in the upper South China Sea is expected to approach Hainan Island in China between today and tomorrow.

It is anticipated to weaken into a depression and eventually a strong low-pressure cell. Travellers to these areas are urged to check the weather conditions before setting out.

Weather forecast

In the northern region, the morning will be cool with a temperature drop of one to two degrees Celsius and slight rain in some areas, particularly in the upper part of the region. The lowest temperatures will range from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius, with highs between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius. On mountain peaks, the weather will be cold, with lows of seven to 14 degrees Celsius and northeast winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.

For the northeastern region, morning temperatures will also be cool with strong winds and a drop of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperatures range from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, and the highest from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. On the peaks, the weather is cool to cold, with lows of 13 to 18 degrees Celsius and northeast winds at speeds of 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.

In the central region, temperatures will slightly decrease with strong winds. The lowest temperatures are between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius, while the highest is between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with northeast winds at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.

The eastern region will see a slight decrease in temperature with strong winds, with the lowest temperatures between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius and the highest between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius. The northeast winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, with waves exceeding 2 metres in areas of thunderstorms.

The southern region (east coast) will have thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, especially in the provinces of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. The lowest temperatures will be 23 to 25 degrees Celsius, with highs of 32 to 34 degrees Celsius.

From Nakhon Si Thammarat upwards, northeast winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, and the sea will have waves about 1 metre high, with waves exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms. From Songkhla downwards, northeast winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with the sea having waves of 1 to 2 metres, and waves exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms.

The southern region (west coast) will have thunderstorms covering 30% of the area, especially in Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang provinces. The lowest temperatures will be 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, and the highest will be 33 to 34 degrees Celsius. East winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, and the sea will have waves about 1 metre high, with waves exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.

Bangkok and the surrounding areas will have partly cloudy skies with strong winds. The lowest temperatures will be between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, and the highest between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius, with northeast winds blowing at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.