Thai summer storm alert: 39 provinces brace for severe weather
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reported an impending summer storm affecting 39 provinces, with significant impact expected in the central and eastern regions, including Bangkok, where hail is forecast.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in northern, western northeastern, central, eastern, and upper southern Thailand. Residents are advised to exercise caution due to potential lightning, and to avoid travelling in stormy areas or staying under large trees and unstable structures.
Farmers are encouraged to reinforce their fruit trees and take measures to protect agricultural produce and livestock from possible damage. Additionally, they should maintain their health due to the changing weather conditions. The department has forecasted accumulated rainfall over the next 15 days, during which the summer storm is predicted to continue.
These weather conditions are attributed to a moderate high-pressure system from China covering the northeastern region and the South China Sea, causing eastern and southeastern winds to carry moisture over upper Thailand. This results in increased rainfall and strong winds in the south, particularly in its upper part, with waves reaching about 1 metre high in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, rising to more than 2 metres in stormy conditions. Mariners are advised to avoid sailing in these areas.
Dust accumulation in the northern region remains moderate to high due to weaker winds, while northeastern, central, and eastern regions experience lower to moderate levels due to scattered rain.
Weather forecast
In the north, hot weather with haze during the day, thunderstorms in 20% of the area, strong winds and occasional hail are expected in provinces such as Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun, with temperatures ranging from 15-24°C to 31-37°C and southeasterly winds at 5-15 km/h.
In the northeast, thunderstorms in 40% of the area, strong winds mostly in Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Buriram, with temperatures between 17-22°C and 25-31°C and northeasterly winds at 10-30 km/h.
In the central regions, thunderstorms in 60% of the area, strong winds and occasional hail, especially in Lopburi, Saraburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram, with temperatures of 22-24°C to 32-37°C and southeasterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
In East Thailand, thunderstorms in 60% of the area, strong winds and potential hail in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, with temperatures from 23-25°C to 29-33°C and southeasterly winds at 10-30 km/h, with waves under 1 metre, but over 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the south (East coast), thunderstorms in 30% of the area, strong winds mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Chumphon, with temperatures between 23-26°C and 30-36°C and southeasterly winds at 15-30 km/h, with waves about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorms.
In the south (West coast), hot weather during the day in the lower part, thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, with temperatures ranging from 24-27°C to 32-36°C and easterly winds at 15-30 km/h, with waves about 1 metre high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions.
In Bangkok and surrounding areas, thunderstorms in 60% of the area, strong winds and occasional hail, with temperatures between 23-25°C and 31-33°C and southeasterly winds at 10-20 km/h, reported KhaoSod.
The TMD has issued its eighth warning of the summer storm, affecting upper Thailand on March 7 to 8. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain cautious, avoid outdoor activities during the storm, and reinforce agricultural structures. The provinces expected to be impacted yesterday, March 7 include those in the north, northeast, central, and East Thailand, and the south today, March 8. Residents should keep updated with official announcements via the department’s website or contact their hotline, available 24/7.
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