Thai provinces brace for summer storm with hail, strong winds
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued the seventh warning for a summer storm expected to hit today, with several provinces in north and northeast Thailand likely to experience thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and possible lightning. The warning is effective until Tuesday, April 1.
The announcement details that from today, March 29 to April 1, northern Thailand will face summer storms due to a moderate cold air mass from China covering northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea. This movement will bring easterly and southeasterly winds carrying moisture over the region, which is experiencing hot to extremely hot weather.
People in affected areas are advised to avoid travelling through thunderstorm-prone areas or staying in open spaces, under large trees, or near unstable structures and billboards.
Farmers should strengthen fruit trees and take precautions to protect crops and livestock from potential damage. Additionally, residents are encouraged to maintain their health during these weather changes.
The provinces expected to be affected include:
March 29
North Thailand: Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
Northeast Thailand: Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani
Central region: Lopburi and Saraburi
East Thailand: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Trat
March 30
North Thailand: Tak, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
Northeast Thailand: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani
Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram, including Bangkok and its vicinity
South and Southeast Thailand: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan
March 31 to April 1
North Thailand: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet
Central region: Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram, including Bangkok and its vicinity
South Thailand: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani
From March 31 to April 2, easterly winds will pass through the eastern region, the Gulf of Thailand, and the southern region towards the Andaman Sea, leading to increased rainfall and isolated heavy rain and strong winds in the south. Citizens should stay updated with announcements from the TMD, available on their website or through their 24-hour hotline.
Current weather forecasts indicate hot to very hot conditions across Thailand with varying probabilities of thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in specific regions. The weather influences dust accumulation levels, which remain moderate to high due to weak winds in the area, reported KhaoSod.
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