Heavy rain and strong winds expected in 38 Thai provinces

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds in 38 provinces today due to a weak southwest monsoon and a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures are forecast to drop tomorrow.

The weak southwest monsoon is affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, bringing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to many areas. The northeastern provinces are particularly vulnerable to bad weather, including strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Wave conditions in the Andaman Sea are moderate, with waves around 1 meter high. However, waves in the Gulf of Thailand are generally low, less than 1 meter. In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 1 meter, and the TMD advises sailors to avoid sailing in such conditions.

Unstable weather is expected to continue in upper Thailand and upper southern regions from tomorrow to October 3. These areas are likely to experience thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rainfall in some places.

After this period, temperatures in the northeast region are forecast to drop by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius due to a moderate high pressure system or cold air mass coming from China, which is expected to spread over the eastern north, northeast and South China Sea. The monsoon trough will also pass through the northern, northeastern, central and eastern regions of Thailand.

In northern Thailand, about 30% of the area is likely to experience thunderstorms, especially in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Temperatures will be at a minimum of 23°C to 26°C and a maximum of 33°C to 36°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at a speed of 5 to 15 km/h.

In Northeast Thailand, 40% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with strong winds and heavy rain in some parts, especially in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom. Minimum temperatures will be between 23°C and 26°C and maximum temperatures will be between 34°C and 36°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at 10 to 15 km/h.

In Central Thailand, 30% of the area will experience thunderstorms, especially in Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. Minimum temperatures will be between 24°C and 26°C and maximum temperatures will be between 33°C and 36°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at 10 to 15 km/h.

In eastern Thailand, 40% of the area is forecast to experience thunderstorms, especially in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperatures will be between 24°C and 27°C and maximum temperatures will be between 31°C and 35°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at 10 to 30 km/h. In stormy areas, waves may exceed 1 meter high.

Thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area on the east coast of southern Thailand, especially in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Minimum temperatures will range from 24°C to 26°C and maximum temperatures will range from 33°C to 35°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at 10 to 30 km/h. Waves may reach as high as 1 metre in areas with thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms are also expected in 40% of the area along the west coast of southern Thailand, mainly in Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperatures will range from 24°C to 26°C and maximum temperatures will range from 32°C to 34°C, with southwesterly winds blowing at 15 to 30 km/h. Waves in the Andaman Sea may reach up to 1 metre and even higher in areas with thunderstorms.