Bangkok braces for thunderstorms, high dust and hot afternoons
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts scattered thunderstorms in Bangkok and its vicinity, with cool mornings and hot, hazy afternoons. High dust levels persist.
The next 24 hours will see weak high pressure over the upper northeastern region and westerly winds over the north, leading to cold mornings with fog in the north and northeast. Meanwhile, southerly and southeasterly winds over the central region, including Bangkok and the eastern region, will result in hot days with some thunderstorms.
Mountain peaks will experience cold to very cold weather. Residents are advised to manage their health due to varying weather conditions and be cautious of fire hazards resulting from dry conditions. Foggy areas require careful navigation. Over the next seven days, the country will face widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning.
In the Gulf of Thailand, the weakened northeast monsoon affects the southern region and the Andaman Sea, with waves around 1 metre high. In areas with thunderstorms, wave heights will exceed 1 metre. Sailors in the lower Gulf are advised to proceed with caution and avoid stormy areas. Dust accumulation in upper Thailand is moderate to high due to weaker prevailing winds.
Weather forecast
In the north, there will be cool to cold mornings with fog, followed by hot afternoons. Temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C in the morning, peaking at 33°C to 37°C. Mountain peaks will be cold to very cold, with frost in some areas, and temperatures between 6°C to 15°C. Southwesterly winds will blow at 5 to 15 km/h.
The northeast will have cool to cold mornings with light fog and hot, hazy afternoons. Temperatures will range from 15°C to 21°C, peaking at 34°C to 36°C. Mountain temperatures will range from 10°C to 15°C. Easterly winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
The central region will start with cool, foggy mornings, then turn hot and hazy. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 23°C, with highs of 36°C to 38°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 15 km/h.
The eastern region will have light morning fog, hot and hazy afternoons, and scattered thunderstorms in 10% of the area, particularly in Chon Buri and Rayong. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 25°C, with highs of 32°C to 38°C. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 30 km/h, with sea waves below 1 metre and 1 metre offshore.
In the southern (east coast) region, 10% of the area, mainly in Yala and Narathiwat, will have thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 26°C, with highs of 32°C to 35°C. Easterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 km/h, with sea waves at 1 metre, exceeding 1 metre during thunderstorms.
The southern (west coast) region will have partly cloudy skies with hot days and light rain in some areas. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 26°C, with highs of 33°C to 37°C. Easterly winds will blow at 10 to 30 km/h, with sea waves below 1 metre and 1 metre offshore.
Bangkok and its vicinity will start with light morning fog, transitioning to hot and hazy afternoons with light showers in some areas. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 26°C, reaching highs of 33°C to 37°C. Southerly winds will blow at 10 to 15 km/h, reported KhaoSod.
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