Lightning alert: Severe storms to hit 55 provinces in Thailand
Heavy thunderstorms will cover most of Thailand, with increased rainfall and hail
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for today, predicting severe storms to impact 55 provinces across Thailand.
Approximately 60% of the affected areas will experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, and some hail. The northeastern region is anticipated to be hit by summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and occasional hail. Other regions will begin to experience these effects shortly thereafter.
This weather activity is attributed to a moderate high-pressure area moving from China to cover Vietnam and the South China Sea. This results in southeasterly and southerly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to the upper part of Thailand, where the weather remains hot to extremely hot.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to avoid travelling through thunderstorms and stay indoors, away from large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. Farmers should reinforce their crops and protect agricultural produce and livestock from potential storm damage. In the south, rainfall will increase, with heavy rain expected in certain areas. This is due to strengthening westerly and southwesterly winds over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising to over 2 metres in thunderstorm areas. Sailors are advised to avoid these areas.
Dust accumulation in Thailand remains low to moderate due to prevailing southern and southwesterly winds.
Weather forecast
Hot to extremely hot conditions in the north with thunderstorms will affect 40% of the area, including Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Temperatures will range from 23 to 40°C with southwesterly winds at 5-15 km/h.
The northeast will see severe storms covering 70% of the area, including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 23 to 35°C with southeasterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
In the central region, hot weather is expected with thunderstorms affecting 40% of the area, particularly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures will range from 26 to 38°C with southerly winds at 10-20 km/h.
East Thailand will experience hot weather with thunderstorms in 60% of the area, affecting Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 26 to 35°C with southwesterly winds at 15-30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising over 2 metres in thunderstorm areas.
In the south (East Coast), hot weather is expected with thunderstorms in 40% of the area, particularly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Temperatures will range from 24 to 36°C with southwesterly winds at 15-30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising over 2 metres in thunderstorm areas.
The West Coast will see thunderstorms in 70% of the area, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 25 to 34°C with westerly winds at 15-30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising over 2 metres in thunderstorm areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will experience generally hot weather with thunderstorms in 60% of the area and gusty winds in some places. Temperatures will range from 26 to 37°C with southerly winds at 10-20 km/h.
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