Cold front, hot topic: Thailand braces for a temperature tumble
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning about a significant drop in temperature across Thailand due to a cold air mass, leading to cooler weather across various regions. Affected areas include the northern, northeastern, and central parts of the country, with particularly frigid conditions on mountaintops.
The TMD reported a northeast monsoon sweeping across the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea is of moderate intensity, causing isolated thunderstorms in the south. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 metres.
Dust accumulation in the upper parts of Thailand is within moderate to high levels but it is expected to decrease due to improved air circulation and stronger winds. Additionally, there is a caution regarding fire hazards that may arise due to dry conditions and strong winds.
In the central region, residents will wake up to cold weather with temperatures ranging from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius (°C) in the morning and reaching a maximum of 30 to 32°C during the day.
The eastern region will experience cool mornings with temperatures between 16 and 22°C and a peak of 31 to 34°C later in the day. Sea conditions will feature waves about one meter high, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
The upper southern region will have cool mornings and scattered thunderstorms, with 30% of the area, particularly in provinces like Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, experiencing rainfall.
Temperatures are expected to range from 18 to 24°C, with highs of 30 to 33°C. Northeasterly winds will blow at speeds of 15 to 35 kilometres per hour (km/h), with sea waves ranging from 1 to 2 metres, increasing beyond 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the lower southern region, including the provinces of Songkhla and below, northeasterly winds will be stronger, reaching 20 to 35 km/h, with the sea experiencing waves of about 2 metres and exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions.
High seas
The western coast of the southern region will see isolated thunderstorms in 20% of the area, particularly in provinces like Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C in the morning, with maximum temperatures of 32 to 34°C. Northeasterly winds will reach speeds of 15 to 30 km/h, with sea waves around one metre and exceeding 1 metre offshore, particularly in stormy conditions.
Bangkok and its surrounding areas will experience cool mornings with temperatures between 18 and 21°C and reaching a maximum of 31 to 33°C during the day. Northeasterly winds will blow at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h.
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