Cold weather and strong winds hit northern Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reported colder weather with strong winds across northern Thailand, forecasting a temperature drop of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a monsoon is causing thunderstorms and high waves of 2 to 3 metres in the Gulf of Thailand and the south, advising small boats to remain ashore.
The weather forecast, announced today, January 28, anticipates a strong high-pressure system from China affecting northern Thailand. This will cause temperatures to drop between 1 and 2 degrees Celsius. Locals are advised to take precautions for their health due to the chilly weather and the risk of fires from dry and windy conditions.
A robust northeastern monsoon is affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the south, resulting in thunderstorms. The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are experiencing strong winds, with wave heights reaching 2 to 3 metres in the southern Gulf and higher than 3 metres in stormy areas.
In the northern Gulf, waves are around 2 metres, while the Andaman Sea experiences waves of 1 to 2 metres, with higher waves offshore or in stormy weather.
In the south, particularly the eastern coast, residents are urged to be cautious of waves hitting the shore. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms, with small boats in the Gulf advised to stay docked until today, January 28.
Dust and haze accumulation in northern Thailand remains moderate to good due to increased wind speeds enhancing air circulation.
Weather forecast
In the north, the weather remains cool to cold with strong winds, and temperatures are set to decrease by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Temperatures will range from 14 to 18°C at the lowest to 22 to 32°C at the highest.
Mountain peaks will experience very cold conditions, with temperatures from 5 to 11°C and northeast winds at 10 to 25 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, conditions are cold with strong winds, with temperatures between 10 and 15°C at their lowest and 25 and 29°C at their highest. Mountainous areas will be very cold, with lows of 5 to 10°C and northeast winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour.
The central region will experience cool mornings with strong winds, and temperatures will drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, ranging from 18 to 21°C at the lowest to 28 to 32°C at the highest. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 30 km/h.
In the eastern region, mornings will be cool with strong winds, and a slight temperature drop of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. There might be light rain along the coastal areas, with temperatures from 19 to 22°C at the lowest to 30 to 32°C at the highest.
Northeast winds will reach 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves of 1 to 2 metres and about 2 metres offshore.
In the southern region’s east coast, the upper areas will be cool in the mornings with scattered thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mainly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 21 to 24°C at their lowest to 30 to 32°C at their highest.
From Surat Thani upwards, northeast winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 2 metres high, rising in stormy areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards, northeast winds will blow at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour, with sea waves of 2 to 3 metres, and higher in stormy areas.
In the southern region’s west coast, thunderstorms will occur in 20% of the area, mainly in Trang and Satun. Temperatures will range from 23 to 26°C at their lowest to 32 to 34°C at their highest.
Northeast winds will blow at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves of 1 to 2 metres, higher offshore, and in stormy conditions, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have cool mornings with strong winds, and a slight temperature decrease. Temperatures will range from 19 to 21°C at the lowest to 30 to 32°C at the highest, with northeast winds at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour.
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