Thunderstorms and strong winds across 39 Thai provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) warned 39 provinces about thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and potential lightning today, February 23. A new high-pressure system from China has moved into northern Vietnam and is expected to cover northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea, bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
This will result in unstable weather in upper Thailand, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in the northern and northeastern regions. In the southern region, the northeast monsoon and easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea are strengthening, leading to increased rainfall and heavy showers in some areas.
Dust and smog accumulation in upper Thailand is moderate to high but expected to decrease due to stronger winds and increased rainfall in some areas. The weather forecast for Thailand from 6am to 6am tomorrow is as follows.
The northern region will have cool mornings and hot afternoons, with thunderstorms affecting 30% of the area, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Kamphaeng Phet, and Tak. Temperatures will range from 16 to 24 degrees Celsius (°C), with mountain tops experiencing cold to very cold conditions at 7 to 15°C. Southwesterly winds will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour (km/h).
In the northeastern region, cool mornings are expected with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 20 to 24°C, with mountain peaks experiencing cool to cold conditions at 14 to 18°C. Northeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 25 km/h.
The central region will experience hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, particularly in Uthai Thani, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Temperatures will range from 24 to 25°C, with easterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Strong winds
In the eastern region, thunderstorms will affect 10% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 24°C, with easterly winds at 15 to 35 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising to 1 to 2 metres offshore and over 2 metres in thunderstorms.
The southern region (east coast) will experience thunderstorms in 70% of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, with easterly winds at 20 to 35 km/h north of Surat Thani and 20 to 40 km/h south of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The sea will have waves about 2 metres high, rising to over 2 metres in thunderstorms north of Surat Thani and 2 to 3 metres south of Nakhon Si Thammarat, with over 3 metres in thunderstorms.
The southern region (west coast) will have thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Krabi. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C, with easterly winds at 15 to 30 km/h. The sea will have waves about 1 metre high, rising to over 1 metre offshore, with about 2 metres in thunderstorms.
Bangkok and its surrounding provinces will have hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 20% of the area, accompanied by strong winds. Temperatures will range from 25 to 27°C, with easterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Latest Thailand News
