Thailand sees slight temperature rise with isolated southern storms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted a slight increase in temperatures due to weakening cold air masses, alongside isolated thunderstorms in parts of the south for February 2.
The high-pressure system affecting upper Thailand is diminishing, resulting in a 1 to 2 degrees Celsius rise in temperature and morning fog. Northern and northeastern regions remain cool to cold, while the central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, eastern, and southern regions, experience cool morning temperatures.
Residents, particularly those in mountainous areas experiencing cold to very cold conditions, are advised to maintain their health amid the persistent cool temperatures. The public is also warned to be cautious of fire hazards due to dry conditions and to drive carefully in foggy areas.
The weakened northeastern monsoon prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand and the south leads to waves around 1 metre high in the Gulf, with waves rising to 1 to 2 metres during thunderstorms.
Regarding dust and haze, the accumulation over upper Thailand remains moderate to high and is expected to increase due to weakening winds.
In the north, temperatures are cool to cold with morning fog and an increase of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperatures range from 13 to 19°C, with highs reaching 31 to 37°C.
Weather forecast
Mountain peaks remain cold to very cold with lows of 5 to 13°C. Southwesterly winds are expected at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, temperatures are cool to cold with morning fog and a similar temperature rise. Lows range from 14 to 19°C, and highs from 33 to 36°C.
Mountain areas remain cool to cold with lows of 9 to 16°C. Easterly winds blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The central region will have cool temperatures with morning fog and a 1 to 2 degrees Celsius increase. Lows are between 18 and 21°C, with highs of 34 to 37°C. The region experiences southeasterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the east, expect cool temperatures with morning fog and a slight rise in temperature. Lows are 19 to 23°C, and highs 31 to 36°C.
Southeasterly winds are at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves below 1 metre and approximately 1 metre offshore.
The eastern coastal south will see cool temperatures with some morning fog and scattered thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Lows are 19 to 22°C, with highs of 30 to 33°C.
Northeasterly winds range from 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 1 metre high, increasing to 1 to 2 metres in thunderstorms.
The western coastal south is cool in the morning with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures range from 20 to 24°C in the morning to 32 to 35°C in the afternoon.
Northeasterly winds continue at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves below 1 metre and about 1 metre offshore, reported KhaoSod.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, cool weather with morning fog is expected, alongside a 1 to 2 degrees Celsius temperature increase. Lows are 21 to 24°C, with highs of 33 to 36°C. Southeasterly winds are at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
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