Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has announced that some areas of northern Thailand will experience extremely hot weather, with thunderstorms and strong winds in some regions. The southern part of the country will also see thunderstorms in certain areas. Bangkok and its vicinity are expected to have a 10% chance of thunderstorms, primarily occurring in the afternoon to evening hours.
According to Thai News Agency, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the upper part of Thailand will be generally hot, with some areas experiencing very high temperatures accompanied by thunderstorms and strong gusts of wind. Residents in these regions are advised to be cautious of potential dangers from these weather conditions and to take necessary precautions for their health due to the intense heat. This situation is attributed to the low-pressure system caused by heat covering the upper part of Thailand, along with the south and southwest winds impacting these areas.
In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected due to westerly winds over the Andaman Sea, while southeasterly winds affect the Gulf of Thailand and the South. The Andaman Sea is forecasted to have waves approximately 1 meter high, with waves reaching over 2 meters in areas experiencing thunderstorms. Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to avoid sailing in regions with thunderstorms.
The current weather conditions are also influencing dust accumulation levels, with the upper part of Thailand experiencing low to moderate dust and smog accumulation due to moderate winds and ongoing rain in some areas.
In Bangkok and its vicinity, residents can expect hot weather with a minimum temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 35-38 degrees Celsius. There is a 10% chance of thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon and evening.