The Meteorological Department warns that the upper northern region will experience continuous rain in many areas, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain, which could cause flash floods and forest runoff. Meanwhile, in Bangkok and its vicinity, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours: The upper North will experience continuous rain in many areas, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain. The Northeast will experience heavy rain in some areas. People in the aforementioned areas should be aware of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. This is because the monsoon trough is passing through the upper North and upper Laos, entering a low-pressure cell in the upper part of Vietnam, and there are intersecting lines of the southeastern and southwestern winds at the upper level covering t he upper Northeastern region, while the southwestern monsoon continues to cover the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. For the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the sea has waves approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 1 meter. Sailors are advised to avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Regional weather forecast for August 22, 2024 Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms in 60% of the area. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Northern region: Thunderstorms in 80 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Tak, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 28-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 5-15 km/hr. Northeast: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi, and Saraburi provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Cels ius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mostly in Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces. Minimum temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Source: Thai News Agency
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