Thunderstorms and strong winds to hit 50 Thai provinces
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast, warning of continuous thunderstorms and strong winds in 50 provinces, including Bangkok, today, April 19. Residents are advised to exercise caution, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
In the next 24 hours, upper Thailand will experience generally hot weather, with extreme heat in some areas accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. The prevailing conditions are due to southerly and southwesterly winds covering the region. Residents in these areas are urged to be cautious of thunderstorms and strong winds, as well as to take care of their health due to the high temperatures.
In southern Thailand, thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in some areas, influenced by westerly and northwesterly winds over the Andaman Sea and the South. Residents are advised to be cautious of these conditions. The Andaman Sea is forecasted to have waves around 1 metre high, increasing to more than 2 metres in areas with thunderstorms. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should avoid these stormy areas.
The current weather conditions have a minimal to moderate impact on the accumulation of dust and haze in upper Thailand, due to moderate winds and scattered rainfall in some areas.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow indicates that northern Thailand will be hot with a 30% chance of thunderstorms and strong winds, mainly in provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 20-27°C at their lowest to 34-39°C at their highest, with southwesterly winds at speeds of 5-15 km/h.
In northeastern Thailand, the weather will be hot, with scorching heat in some areas and a 30% chance of thunderstorms and strong winds. Most affected provinces include Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Temperatures will range from 22-25°C at their lowest to 35-40°C at their highest, with southwesterly winds between 10 and 20 km/h.
Central Thailand will also experience hot weather, with extreme heat in some areas and a 30% chance of thunderstorms and strong winds. Provinces such as Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram are likely to be affected. Temperatures will range from 24-26°C at their lowest to 37-40°C at their highest, with southwesterly winds at speeds of 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Thailand will be hot with a 30% chance of thunderstorms, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Rayong. Temperatures will range from 24-27°C at their lowest to 34-37°C at their highest, with southerly winds between 10-30 km/h. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to more than 2 metres in stormy areas.
In southern Thailand (east coast), thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, mainly in provinces such as Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Temperatures will range from 23-26°C at their lowest to 33-35°C at their highest, with westerly winds at speeds of 10-30 km/h. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, increasing to more than 2 metres in stormy areas.
In southern Thailand (west coast), thunderstorms are also expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in some locations, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 24-25°C at their lowest to 32-35°C at their highest, with northwesterly winds at speeds of 15-30 km/h. The sea will have waves around 1 metre high, increasing to more than 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will experience hot weather, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will range from 26-27°C at their lowest to 36-38°C at their highest, with southwesterly winds at speeds of 10-20 km/h.
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