Thailand braces for summer storms with severe weather warnings
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast rain across all regions of Thailand today, May 1, with the north and northeast especially facing increased risks of summer storms.
Thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning are expected in certain areas, potentially causing severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to be wary of potential flooding or flash floods.
The weather conditions are influenced by a high-pressure area from China, affecting Vietnam and the South China Sea, leading to southeasterly and southwesterly winds over the upper parts of the north and northeast.
While the upper regions of Thailand generally experience hot weather, western wind waves from Myanmar move into the north and upper northeast. The south, however, is experiencing reduced rainfall due to easterly winds covering the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea.
Dust and haze accumulation in the north and northeast is currently rated from slight to moderate, with a stable trend due to the possibility of rain in some areas. The weather forecast for today is as follows:
In the north, thunderstorms will affect 60% of the area, with strong winds and isolated heavy rain and hail in provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius (°C), with highs of 31 to 38°C. Southwesterly winds will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour (km/h).
Thunderstorms possible
The northeast will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 40% of the area and strong winds in places like Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Temperatures will range from 24 to 27°C, with highs of 35 to 39°C. Southeasterly winds are expected at 10 to 20 km/h.
The central region will also see hot weather with thunderstorms in 40% of the area and strong winds, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C, with highs of 36 to 38°C. Southerly winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
In the east, hot weather and thunderstorms will affect 40% of the area, with strong winds in provinces like Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri. Temperatures will range from 24 to 27°C, with highs of 34 to 38°C. Southeasterly winds are expected at 10 to 30 km/h, and the sea waves will be under one metre, exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
In the south (east coast), thunderstorms are to be expected in 20% of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Songkhla, and Yala, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 26°C and highs of 34 to 36°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 30 km/h, and sea waves will be under one metre, exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
The west coast of the south will see thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Phang Nga, Krabi, and Trang, with temperatures from 24 to 26°C and highs of 33 to 36°C. Easterly winds are forecast at 10 to 30 km/h, with sea waves below one metre and about one metre offshore, exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience hot weather with thunderstorms affecting 60% of the area, accompanied by strong winds and isolated heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C, with highs of 35 to 37°C. Southerly winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
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