Brace yourselves for a soaking, folks! The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a stormy warning that Bangkok, alongside 38 other provinces, is up for quite the weather thrashing. We’re talking heavy rain, sudden flash floods, and those sneaky forest runoffs, all making a grand appearance. The TMD has given a shoutout to everyone, especially those residing in lowland areas or close to waterways, to be on red alert. Keep your eyes peeled and stay tuned to updates, boys and girls, as the climatic cinema unfolds. The worst-hit provinces expected to make the splash list include Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Trat. Let’s dive in, shall we?
The weather plot twist isn’t coincidental, of course. The drippy backdrop is caused by a low-pressure drama over northern Vietnam, teamed up with a moderately robust southwest monsoon wagging its tail across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The TMD even rolled out a full-blown 15-day raining marathon forecast. Bring out the rain boots and colorful brollies, folks, as a shower showdown is imminent. Expect strong winds in the upper Andaman Sea with waves playing tag at 2 to 3 meters high, doubling for any thunderstorm theatrics. Meanwhile, the lower Andaman Sea prefers a calmer scene with 2-meter waves. The Gulf isn’t trailing far behind with waves undulating between 1 and 2 meters, and shamelessly tipping over 2 meters during storm spectacles.
Mariners, you might want to join the audience on land, especially if your vessel is on the petit mermaid side. Stay safe and dry. For Northern Thailand, anticipate an exhilarating weather performance with thunderstorms electrifying 60% of the region. Flashy rain will drop its anchor in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun, with temperatures shimmying between 24 to 26°C. The mercury’s higher choreography dances from 32 to a sweltering 36°C, all complemented by a suave southwest wind twirling at 10 to 20 kilometers per hour.
As we pirouette to the northeast, prepare for a splendid downpour extravaganza in 60% of the areas. The rain will grace screens in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani, with temperatures holding a mellow tune between 24 and 26°C and crescendoing to a warm 30 to 35°C. The wind maintains a curtsey blow at 10 to 20 kilometers per hour.
Hopping over to central Thailand, only 40% are catching the stormy show, with heavyweight rain earmarked for Lopburi, Saraburi, and Kanchanaburi. Temperatures waltz through 24 to 26°C, glancing upwards to highs of 34 and 36°C, all under a breezy 10 to 20 kilometers per hour southwest wind.
Eastern Thailand is set for a revelry of storms, gracing 60% of the region like a late-night drama. Expect the clouds to burst open over Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat with temperatures ranging from 24 to 28°C. The peaks reach a steaming 30 to 35°C amid a bolder southwest wind swizzling between 15 to 35 kilometers per hour. Sea waves reportedly play a frothy double-feature with heights of 1 to 2 meters, ballooning over 2 meters in stormy numbers.
On the southern east coast, 40% of the zones will be tickled by thunderstorms. The star showers will anchor mainly in the likes of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Yala, and Narathiwat, with cool temperatures averaging 23 to 25°C, subtly climbing to a sunny high of 34 to 35°C. Buckle up, as the southwest wind is expected to blow with gusto at 15 to 35 kilometers per hour. The waves join the churning pretense at about 1 meter, warming up to 1 to 2 meters offshore, outdoing themselves at over 2 meters when storms make an entrance.
The southern west coast won’t be outdone, either. Expect thunderous applause in 60% of the zones with heavy showers spotlighted in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Temperatures waver between 24 to 27°C, setting the stage for 32 to 33°C highs. From magnificent Phuket northwards, the wind will wow us at 20 to 40 kilometers per hour, contributing to a sea spectacle of 2 to 3 meter waves, over 3 meters if Mother Nature decides to get dramatic.
Finally, in bustling Bangkok and around, thunderstorms are expected to crash 60% of the area like an adrenaline festival, with heavier rain fits at certain locations. Thermometers are set between 24 to 26°C, peaking stylishly to a close-to-scorching 33 to 36°C. The southwest wind will reliably glide at 10 to 20 kilometers per hour. Hold onto those umbrellas, Bangkokians, it’s about to get thrillingly wet!
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