Thailand braces for rain and thunderstorms from February 15 to February 21
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast a shift in weather patterns across the country for February 15 to February 21, with rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected in various regions. Northern Thailand will experience cool to cold mornings with fog, while Bangkok faces a 40% chance of rain.
Yesterday, February 15, the TMD reported a weakening high-pressure system covering the upper northeastern region. This will lead to rising temperatures, morning fog, and some areas experiencing thick fog. Though the days will be hot and hazy, the north and northeast of Thailand will still experience cool to cold mornings.
In central Thailand, the mornings are expected to be cool. The weakened northeastern monsoon and easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea will cause isolated thunderstorms in the lower southern region.
The Gulf of Thailand will have weak winds with wave heights around 1 metre, but areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 1 metre. The Andaman Sea will have waves lower than 1 metre, with 1 metre high waves further offshore.
From February 17 to February 21, a moderate high-pressure system from China will extend over the northeast and the South China Sea. This will bring south and southeast winds, carrying moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand over the upper parts of the country, resulting in hot days and thunderstorms, gusty winds, and potential lightning in some areas.
The northeastern monsoon and easterly winds will strengthen to moderate levels, bringing more rain to the south. Waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will increase, reaching 1 to 2 metres in the lower Gulf and around 1 metre in the upper Gulf and the Andaman Sea. Areas with thunderstorms may see waves over 2 metres.
Weather forecast
Residents are advised to take care of their health due to changing weather conditions and be cautious of fire hazards due to dry conditions from February 15 to February 16. Those in the upper parts of the country should be wary of thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential lightning from February 17 to February 21, avoiding open areas, large trees, weak structures, and billboards.
Farmers should prepare to protect their crops, and boat operators in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should navigate carefully and avoid stormy areas.
In the north, February 15 to February 17 will see cool to cold mornings with fog and some areas of thick fog, hot and hazy days, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 24°C in the morning to 33 to 38°C during the day. Mountain peaks will experience cold to very cold conditions with frost in some areas, with temperatures between 6 and 15°C.
February 18 to February 21 will bring cool mornings with fog, hot days, a 10 to 20% chance of thunderstorms, and gusty winds, mostly in the southern and eastern parts. Morning temperatures will be 16 to 24°C, with daytime highs of 32 to 36°C.
In the northeast, February 15 to 16 will have cool to cold mornings with fog and some areas of thick fog, hot and hazy days, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 22°C in the morning to 33 to 37°C during the day. Mountain peaks will be cool to cold, with temperatures between 10 and 16 °C.
February 17 to February 21 will see cool mornings, a slight drop of 1 to 2°C, 10a to 20% chance of thunderstorms, and gusty winds, mostly in the southern and western parts. The lowest temperatures will be 17 to 23°C, with highs of 31 to 35°C.
In central Thailand, February 15 to February 16 will have cool mornings with fog, hot and hazy days, with temperatures between 20 and 24°C in the morning and 33-38°C during the day. February 17 to February 21 will bring a 10 to 30% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds, with hot days, low temperatures of 20 to 25°C, and highs of 31 to 36°C, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and surrounding areas, February 15 to February 16 will have morning fog, hot and hazy days with light rain in some areas, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 26°C in the morning to 33 to 38°C during the day. February 17 to February 21 will see a 20 to 40% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds, with morning temperatures of 24 to 27°C and daytime highs of 30 to 35°C.
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