Thunderstorms forecast for Bangkok and four regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that thunderstorms are expected to affect five regions, including Bangkok today. Temperatures will rise in upper Thailand, while thunderstorms may occur in central and eastern areas due to prevailing southern and southeastern winds. The public is advised to maintain health precautions and avoid prolonged exposure to heat. Meanwhile, the east winds over the Gulf of Thailand, southern regions, and the Andaman Sea will result in minimal rain in the South.
The department’s 15-day forecast suggests preparing for the summer storms, with air quality levels in the central regions, including Bangkok and surrounding areas, ranging from moderate to high.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast from 6pm yesterday to 6pm today indicates rising temperatures of 1 to 2°C in the north, with slight rain in some areas, and temperatures ranging from 18-23°C to 35-38°C. The southwest winds will blow at 10 to 15 km/h.
In the northeast, daytime heat will increase by 1 to 3°C, with isolated thunderstorms primarily in the lower part of the region. Temperatures will range from 19-25°C to 36-38°C, with southeast winds at 10 to 20 km/h. The central region will experience a similar rise in temperature and scattered thunderstorms mainly in the lower part, with temperatures between 23-25°C and 36-38°C, and southeast winds at 10 to 15 km/h.
The eastern region will see temperatures rise by 1 to 2°C, with thunderstorms in 20% of the area and strong winds, particularly in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 24-26°C to 34-37°C, with southeast winds at 10 to 30 km/h. Sea waves will be under 1 metre, with waves over 2 metres in stormy areas.
The southern (eastern coast) will have 10% coverage of thunderstorms mainly in Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, with temperatures ranging from 23-26°C to 31-34°C. Winds from Surat Thani upward will blow at 15 to 30 km/h, with waves around 1 metre. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downward, east winds will be 15 to 35 km/h, with sea waves rising to 1 to 2 metres, and over 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
In the southern (western coast), thunderstorms will cover 10% of the area, mainly in Trang and Satun, with temperatures from 22-26°C to 32-35°C. East winds will blow at 15 to 30 km/h, with sea waves around 1 metre, exceeding 1 metre further offshore, and more than 2 metres in stormy areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity will experience daytime heat, with temperatures increasing by 1 to 3°C and thunderstorms affecting 20% of the area. The temperature will range from 25-27°C to 36-37°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 15 km/h.
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