Thailand braces for rising heat and southern thunderstorms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasts increasing temperatures with hot weather during the day and thunderstorms expected in southern provinces of Thailand. Mariners have been advised to exercise caution due to the high seas.
In the next 24 hours, a weakened high-pressure system is affecting northeastern Thailand, resulting in cool morning temperatures and hot conditions during the day.
The central region, including Bangkok and surrounding areas, will see temperatures rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, remaining cool with morning fog and heat in the afternoon. Mountain peaks will experience cold to very cold weather.
Residents are urged to take care of their health as weather conditions shift and to be cautious of fire hazards due to dry air. Additionally, caution is advised while travelling in foggy areas.
The northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea is weakening, leading to moderate sea conditions with waves approximately 1 metre high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 1 metre. Mariners in the lower Gulf of Thailand should navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
Dust accumulation in upper Thailand is currently moderate to high, with an increasing trend due to weakening winds.
Weather forecast
Northern Thailand: cool with morning fog and daytime heat. The lowest temperatures are 15 to 19 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 33 to 38 degrees Celsius.
Mountain peaks are cold to very cold, with frost in some areas. Lowest temperatures on peaks are 5 to 15 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeastern Thailand: cool with light morning fog and daytime heat. The lowest temperatures are 15 to 19 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. Mountain peaks are cold, with lowest temperatures at 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and east winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand: cool with morning fog, temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius with daytime heat. The lowest temperatures are 18 to 21 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. East winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Eastern Thailand: cool with morning fog, temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius with daytime heat. The lowest temperatures are 19 to 23 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 33 to 38 degrees Celsius.
East winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, with higher waves offshore.
Southern Thailand (east coast): cool with morning fog and isolated thunderstorms (10% of the area), mainly in Yala and Narathiwat provinces. The lowest temperatures are 20 to 24 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 31 to 36 degrees Celsius. East winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves around 1 metre high and higher in thunderstorms.
Southern Thailand (west coast): partly cloudy with light rain in some areas. The lowest temperatures are 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. East winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves below 1 metre, with higher waves offshore, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: cool with morning fog, temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius with daytime heat. The lowest temperatures are 22 to 23 degrees Celsius, and the highest are 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. East winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
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