Thailand braces for final cold weather alert with strong winds
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a final warning about cold weather, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting Thailand.
Forecasts indicate a further temperature drop, with thunderstorm warnings for select provinces yesterday, January 28. A high-pressure system is expected to maintain cold conditions in upper Thailand.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care of their health due to the cold weather and to be aware of fire hazards in dry conditions. The strong northeastern monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the south is causing rough seas, with waves in the lower Gulf reaching 2 to 3 metres and over 3 metres in stormy areas.
The upper Gulf has waves around 2 metres, while the Andaman Sea sees waves of 1 to 2 metres, increasing in stormy weather.
The TMD’s ninth warning advises caution in the eastern south due to coastal waves and urges sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea to proceed with caution and avoid navigating in stormy areas. Small boats in the lower Gulf should stay ashore for another day.
Dust accumulation in upper Thailand remains at good to moderate levels, aided by moderate winds allowing for better air circulation.
Weather forecast
The forecast from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow predicts cold to very cold conditions in the north, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius, dropping to 5 to 11 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas. Northeastern regions will see similar conditions, with temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius, and as low as 5 and 10 degrees Celsius in the mountains.
Central Thailand will experience cool mornings with temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, while in the east, temperatures will range from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius in the mornings. The eastern sea will have waves of 1 to 2 metres, reaching 2 metres offshore.
In the eastern south, cool mornings and thunderstorms in 10% of areas, notably Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, are expected. Northern areas will have temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius and southern areas between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius. The lower South will see waves of 2 to 3 metres, increasing in stormy regions.
The western south will have isolated light rain, with temperatures from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius to 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. Waves in the sea will be 1 to 2 metres, increasing in stormy areas.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will remain cool in the morning, with temperatures between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius and highs of 29 to 32 degrees Celsius, reported KhaoSod.
The TMD predicts continued cold weather in upper Thailand and strong winds in the Gulf, with effects lasting until yesterday, January 28. This is the final warning for this event.
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