Bangkok: The weather in upper Thailand is characterized by hot and very hot conditions, with thunderstorms expected in certain areas. The Meteorological Department has reported that the northern and central regions will experience extremely hot weather, while thunderstorms and strong winds are anticipated in some locations. The southern region will also see thunderstorms.
According to Thai News Agency, over the next 24 hours, a low-pressure system due to heat will affect the upper part of Thailand, leading to generally hot and very hot conditions in the North and Central regions. Moisture from southeastern winds is expected to result in thunderstorms and strong gusts in Bangkok, its vicinity, and the eastern regions. The public is advised to be cautious of potential dangers from these weather conditions.
The easterly winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea will continue to allow thunderstorms. In the Gulf, wave heights are predicted to be 1-2 meters, with higher waves in storm-affected areas. The Andaman Sea will experience waves around 1 meter high, increasing to over 2 meters away from shore and in thunderstorms. Sailors are advised to exercise caution and avoid storm-affected areas.
The weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow is as follows:
- Northern Region: Expect generally hot weather, with some areas reaching very hot conditions. Thunderstorms and strong winds are anticipated in 20% of the area, particularly in provinces like Nan, Phrae, and Uttaradit. Temperatures will range from 24-28 degrees Celsius at the minimum to 37-40 degrees Celsius at the maximum, with south winds at 5-15 km/hr.
- Northeastern Region: Hot weather is forecasted, with temperatures between 22-26 degrees Celsius minimum and 36-38 degrees Celsius maximum. Southeasterly winds will blow at 10-25 km/hr.
- Central Region: The region will experience hot weather, with very hot conditions in some areas. Thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, along with strong winds, especially in Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, and Saraburi. Temperatures will range from 25-27 degrees Celsius minimum to 37-40 degrees Celsius maximum, with south winds at 10-20 km/hr.
- Eastern Region: Hot weather with thunderstorms is expected in 20% of the area, with strong winds in some parts of Chon Buri and Rayong. Temperatures will range from 25-28 degrees Celsius minimum to 34-38 degrees Celsius maximum, with southeast winds at 15-30 km/hr. Sea waves are about 1 meter but can exceed 2 meters in thunderstorms.
- Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the area, mainly in Songkhla and Pattani. Temperatures will range from 24-26 degrees Celsius minimum to 31-35 degrees Celsius maximum, with easterly winds at 15-35 km/hr. Sea waves will be 1-2 meters high, with higher waves in thunderstorms.
- Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms will occur in 20% of the area, notably in Phang Nga and Phuket. Temperatures will range from 23-26 degrees Celsius minimum to 33-36 degrees Celsius maximum, with easterly winds at 15-30 km/hr. Sea waves will be around 1 meter, increasing to over 2 meters in thunderstorms.
- Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Hot weather with thunderstorms is expected in 20% of the area. Temperatures will range from 26-27 degrees Celsius minimum to 36-38 degrees Celsius maximum, with south winds at 10-20 km/hr.