Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for the North and upper Northeast regions of Thailand, predicting scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain in certain areas.
According to Thai News Agency, while the lower, central, and eastern regions will experience reduced rainfall, heavy rain is still anticipated in some locations. The southern region is also expected to see thunderstorms in selected areas.
The Meteorological Department's forecast for the next 24 hours highlights the impact of a moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure cell over northern Vietnam. This weather pattern is likely to cause scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain in the North and upper Northeast. Residents in these regions are advised to be cautious of potential hazards related to heavy and accumulated rainfall.
Maritime conditions are also affected, with moderate waves reported in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. The upper Andaman Sea is experiencing waves 1-2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand see waves around 1 meter high. In areas hit by thunderstorms, wave heights could exceed 2 meters. Sailors are advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
For the northern region, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area, with heavy rain likely in provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. Temperatures will range from a minimum of 23-25 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 31-34 degrees Celsius, with southwesterly winds blowing at 10-20 km/hr.
The northeastern region will also see thunderstorms in 60% of the area, affecting provinces like Loei, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani. The temperature is expected to range from a minimum of 23-25 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 30-33 degrees Celsius, accompanied by southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/hr.
Similarly, the central and eastern regions will have thunderstorms in 60% of their areas, affecting provinces such as Uthai Thani and Nakhon Nayok. Minimum temperatures are forecast at 24-25 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures will reach 31-35 degrees Celsius, with winds of 10-20 km/hr.
The southern region, both east and west coasts, will see thunderstorms in 30% of the area, particularly in provinces like Phetchaburi and Ranong. Waves in the sea are expected to be approximately 1 meter high, rising to more than 2 meters in areas with thunderstorms.
Bangkok and its vicinity have a 60% chance of thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 25-26 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 32-35 degrees Celsius, and southwesterly winds at 10-20 km/hr.