Thailand braces for cold wave with thunderstorms in the south
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted a significant drop in temperature across northern and upper southern Thailand due to a cold air mass, with thunderstorms expected in several provinces in the south. Today’s weather forecast highlights that a moderate cold air mass is covering the upper part of Thailand and the upper southern regions, resulting in cold to chilly weather in the northeastern and northern areas.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, as well as in the central and eastern regions, residents can expect cool weather. On mountain tops, the temperature is expected to be very cold, even freezing in some areas.
The public is advised to take precautions against the cold weather and the risk of fire hazards due to dry conditions.
The northeast monsoon is currently affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea. Although it is weakening, the lower southern region will still experience isolated thunderstorms.
In the lower Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to be around 2 metres high, with higher waves in areas experiencing thunderstorms. In the upper Gulf, waves will reach 1 to 2 metres, while the Andaman Sea will have waves of about 1 metre, rising to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
Mariners are urged to exercise caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Dust particles in the upper regions of Thailand remain at moderate levels due to stagnant air circulation.
Weather forecast
The northern region will experience cold to chilly weather with morning fog. Temperatures will drop slightly, with lows between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius and highs of 29 to 33 degrees Celsius. On mountain tops, temperatures will plummet to between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius, with some frost expected. The wind will blow from the east at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the northeastern region, the weather will be cold to chilly, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius at the lowest and 29 to 31 degrees Celsius at the highest. On mountain tops, the temperature will drop to between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius, with northeastern winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will have cool mornings, with temperatures dropping to between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius and rising to between 32 and 33 degrees Celsius during the day. The northeastern wind will blow at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The eastern region will also experience cool mornings. The temperature will range between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius at the lowest and 32 to 34 degrees Celsius at the highest, with northeastern winds blowing at speeds of 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 meter high, rising to about 2 metres offshore.
In the upper part of the southern region, the weather will be cool in the morning with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius at the lowest and 30 to 32 degrees Celsius at the highest.
Northeastern winds will blow at speeds of 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves 1 to 2 metres high, with higher waves in areas with thunderstorms.
In the lower southern region, from Songkhla downwards, northeastern winds will blow at speeds of 20 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 2 metres high, with higher waves in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
The western part of the southern region will see a 10% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the provinces of Phang Nga, Krabi, and Trang. Temperatures will range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius at the lowest and 32 to 34 degrees Celsius at the highest.
Northeastern winds will blow at speeds of 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising to 1 to 2 metres offshore, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its surrounding areas, the morning will be cool, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 22 degrees Celsius at the lowest and 32 to 34 degrees Celsius at the highest. Northeastern winds will blow at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
