Thunderstorms set to rock Thailand, 28 provinces warned
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a stormy forecast for today, April 21, predicting sizzling heat, thunderous storms, and fierce winds across upper Thailand. A whopping 28 provinces are set to feel the full force of Mother Nature’s wrath!
Locals are urged to batten down the hatches and brace themselves for wild weather. With the mercury soaring, it’s crucial to stay cool and healthy amidst the chaos. The culprit? A low-pressure heatwave gripping upper Thailand, fuelled by southerly and southwesterly winds.
A 15-day weather forecast from the TMD warns of potential summer storms in 38 provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Rain is expected from the afternoon to the evening.
In the south, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated due to westerly winds over the Andaman Sea and southeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region.
The Andaman Sea is expected to have waves up to 1 metre high, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are urged to avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Dust and haze accumulation remains low to moderate in upper Thailand due to moderate winds and sporadic rain in some areas.
Weather forecast
In northern Thailand, the weather is hot, with intense heat in some areas. Thunderstorms are expected in 10% of the region, mainly in Tak, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, and Uttaradit provinces. Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C, peaking at 36 to 40°C. Southwesterly winds are blowing at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
Northeast Thailand will also experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, particularly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will be between 23 and 26°C and 36 and 39°C. Southerly winds will be at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Central Thailand will be hot with thunderstorms affecting 10% of the area, mainly in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C to 37 to 41°C, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In eastern Thailand, hot weather with thunderstorms is forecasted for 20% of the region, particularly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 26 to 28°C to 34 to 39°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the eastern southern region, thunderstorms are forecasted in 20% of the area, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phatthalung. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 34 to 36°C, with southeasterly winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the western southern region, 40% of the area will see thunderstorms, particularly in Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang. Temperatures will range from 24 to 26°C to 33 to 35°C, with westerly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. The sea will have waves around 1 metre, rising to over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly from afternoon to evening. Temperatures will range from 26 to 28°C to 35 to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
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