Thailand braces for summer storms across 36 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its 12th warning regarding the severe weather forecast for today, April 30. Thirty-six provinces are expected to experience thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning. northern Thailand is anticipated to be the most affected region.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that both the northern and central regions of Thailand will continue to face summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, with potential lightning in some areas.
Residents in these areas are advised to exercise caution and avoid being in open spaces, under large trees, or near unstable structures due to the risk of summer storms. Farmers should fortify their crops and prepare to protect agricultural produce and livestock from potential damage.
Earlier, the TMD’s 11th announcement named 44 provinces across north, northeast, and central Thailand, urging vigilance against thunderstorms and strong winds. This weather condition results from high-pressure air from China covering Vietnam and the South China Sea, affecting the northern and upper northeastern regions of Thailand.
Additionally, the western wind from Myanmar is moving into northern Thailand. Meanwhile, the southern regions will experience less rain due to the southeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, southern Thailand, and the Andaman Sea.
In the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, waves are expected to be below 1 metre; however, in stormy areas, wave heights may exceed 2 metres. Mariners are advised to avoid sailing in these conditions.
Weather forecast
The current weather may also impact air pollution levels, with dust and haze accumulation in the north and northeast ranging from slight to moderate, stabilising due to scattered rainfall in these areas.
Northern Thailand will experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with strong winds and some hail expected in provinces including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phichit. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 36°C, with southwesterly winds at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeast will see thunderstorms in 30% of the area, with strong winds in provinces like Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 36°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will be generally hot, with thunderstorms in 40% of the area, strong winds, and occasional hail in provinces like Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Eastern Thailand is expected to be hot overall, with thunderstorms in 30% of the area and strong winds in provinces such as Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 37°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, but over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern east coast will have thunderstorms in 20% of the area, primarily in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 36°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
Thunderstorms in Phuket
The southern west coast will also have thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 35°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will be generally hot, with thunderstorms in 30% of the area and some strong winds. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 37°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Provinces predicted to be affected by the severe weather yesterday, April 29 include Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun in the north, and Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, and Kanchanaburi in the central region.
Today, April 30, the affected areas will expand to include additional northeastern provinces, like Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Tomorrow, May 1, further northeastern provinces such as Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima will also be included.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the weather through the TMD’s announcements via their website or by calling their hotlines available 24 hours a day, reported KhaoSod.
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