Thailand weather: Heavy rain and storms hit 42 provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand issued a warning for severe weather conditions today, April 20. The forecast indicates heavy rains and thunderstorms in 42 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to be cautious of strong winds and thunderstorms, as well as potential health impacts from the heat.
In the upper regions of Thailand, hot weather is prevalent, with some areas experiencing extreme temperatures. Thunderstorms and strong winds are likely due to a low-pressure system caused by heat, coupled with southern and southwesterly winds covering these areas.
In southern Thailand, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are anticipated in certain areas. Westerly and northwesterly winds are affecting the Andaman Sea and the southern region, with a low-pressure system covering the Malacca Strait. The Andaman Sea has waves reaching up to 1 metre, and over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Dust and smoke accumulation in the upper part of Thailand remains low to moderate due to moderate winds and sporadic rain in the region. The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow is as follows:
Northern region: Hot weather with thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in provinces such as Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, and Phitsanulok. Temperatures range from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius (°C) to 35 to 39°C, and southwesterly winds blow at 5 to 15 kilometres an hour (km/h).
Northeastern region: Hot weather in some areas with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, primarily in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 35 to 40°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Scorching heat
Central region: Hot weather with extremely hot conditions in some areas and a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C at the lowest to 37 to 41°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
Eastern region: Hot weather with thunderstorms in 30% of the area, affecting provinces such as Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Rayong. Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C to 34 to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 30 km/h. The sea has waves below 1 metre, and over 2 metres in storm areas.
Southern region (east coast): Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C to 34 to 35°C, with westerly winds at 10 to 30 km/h. Waves are predicted to be over 2 metres in stormy areas.
Southern region (west coast): Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with heavy rain in some places like Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C to 32 to 35°C, with northwesterly winds at 15 to 30 km/h. Waves range from 1 to 2 metres high.
Bangkok and the surrounding areas are forecasted to be hot. Thunderstorms may occur in 20% of the area, mainly from the afternoon until evening. Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C to 35 to 38°C, with southerly winds at 10 to 20 km/h.
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