Thailand weather update: Slight temperature increase in upper regions, heavy rainfall threatens south
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced today that temperatures in the upper part of Thailand will slightly increase, with morning fog expected. Meanwhile, the Thailand weather forecast predicts that southern regions face heavy rainfall, leading to high sea waves. The public is warned of potential flash floods and forest runoffs, particularly today.
The prevailing high-pressure system or cold mass that had been covering Thailand is gradually weakening. This results in slightly increased temperatures in the upper part of the country, accompanied by morning fog. However, the northeast remains cool to cold in the morning.
The north, central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the east, and the upper south, experience cool morning weather. People in these areas are advised to look after their health due to the cold weather and to beware of potential dangers from fire incidents due to dry weather conditions. Caution is also recommended when travelling through areas with fog.
The moderately strong easterly monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, leading to heavy to very heavy rainfall in the lower southern region. Sea waves in the Gulf of Thailand are expected to rise 2 to 3 metres high, and in storm areas, waves could exceed 3 metres. The Andaman Sea will see waves about 1 metre high and in storm areas, waves could exceed 2 metres.
Thailand weather forecast
People in the lower southern region are warned of dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which could result in flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in areas near mountain slopes and waterways, and lowland areas. Coastal residents on the east coast of the southern region should beware of inshore surges. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution and avoid storm areas. Small boats in the Gulf of Thailand are advised to stay ashore.
Weather forecasts for Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow show varying conditions. The north will see cool weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures, lowest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees Celsius, highest temperatures of 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, and cold to very cold weather on mountaintops with the lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees Celsius.
The northeast will experience cool to cold weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures, lowest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees Celsius, highest temperatures of 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, and cold to very cold weather on mountain tops with the lowest temperatures of 10 to 16 degrees Celsius.
The central region will have cool weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures, lowest temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, and highest temperatures of 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. The east will experience cool weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures, lowest temperatures of 19 to 25 degrees Celsius, highest temperatures of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius, and sea waves about 1 metre high and over 2 metres off the coast, reported KhaoSod.
Cool weather
The southeast coast has cool weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures in the upper part, 20% of the area with thunderstorms, and heavy rain in some areas, especially in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have cool weather with morning fog, slightly increased temperatures, lowest temperatures of 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, and highest temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.
The Thailand weather conditions today led the TMD to warn of slightly increasing temperatures in the upper part of Thailand and heavy to very heavy rain in the southern region with high sea waves.