Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in certain regions of upper Thailand, particularly affecting Mae Hong Son, Tak, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. In addition, significant wave activity is anticipated in the upper Andaman Sea, with waves reaching approximately 2 meters in height. Thunderstorms are also expected to occur in 60% of Bangkok and its surrounding areas.
According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather alert, advising residents in the affected provinces to remain vigilant against potential dangers associated with heavy and accumulated rainfall. This weather pattern results from a monsoon trough moving across the northern and upper northeastern areas, combined with a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
In the upper Andaman Sea, wave heights are expected to reach around 2 meters. The lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand may see wave heights between 1 to 2 meters, with even higher waves in areas experiencing thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid sailing in stormy regions.
The weather forecast for Thailand, from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow, predicts thunderstorms covering 70% of the northern region. Heavy rain is expected in specific areas such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Tak, with temperatures ranging between 23 to 34 degrees Celsius and variable winds of 5-15 km/h.
Similarly, the northeastern region will see thunderstorms across 70% of the area, with significant rainfall anticipated in Loei, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani. Expected temperatures will vary from 23 to 34 degrees Celsius, accompanied by variable winds of 10-15 km/h.
In the central region, thunderstorms are expected to cover 60% of the area, bringing heavy rain to provinces like Nakhon Sawan and Lop Buri. The temperature will range from 24 to 35 degrees Celsius, with winds of 10-15 km/h.
The eastern region will experience thunderstorms across 70% of its area, affecting provinces such as Chanthaburi and Trat. Temperatures are expected to range between 24 to 34 degrees Celsius, with southwesterly winds of 15-35 km/h and sea waves reaching up to 2 meters in height.
Southern Thailand's east coast will have thunderstorms in 10% of the area, primarily affecting Phetchaburi and Narathiwat. The temperatures will range from 23 to 35 degrees Celsius, with southwesterly winds of 15-35 km/h and waves varying from 1 to 2 meters offshore.
On the southern region's west coast, thunderstorms are anticipated in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong and Phang Nga. Temperatures will range from 23 to 34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds from Phang Nga upwards will reach 20-35 km/h, creating waves approximately 2 meters high, with higher waves in thunderstorms.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecasted to experience thunderstorms in 60% of the area, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius and southwesterly winds of 10-15 km/h.