The authoritative Thai Meteorological Department rings alarm bells of impending thunderstorms, forecasted to reverberate across a 32-province panorama inclusive of the sprawling metropolis, Bangkok. An estimated 30% of these precincts are bracing for impact, with this tempestuous bout of weather signed, sealed, and delivered courtesy of southern seas in tumult. The warning arrives amidst the backdrop of tumultuous waves that don’t bode well for seafarers venturing into these treacherous waters today.
A weather bulletin for the next-day injunction infers the looming shadow of a southwesterly monsoon pulling the puppet strings over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, albeit at a diminished magnitude. Concurrently, a low-pressure pocket shrouds the northern reaches of Vietnam. Consequently, these motley elements of weather have thrown a spanner in the works, resulting in a dip in precipitation across the Thai landscape. Nevertheless, a smattering of areas continue to joust with sporadic thunderstorms, with the intensity cranked up to torrential rains in the northern nooks of the northeastern divisions. The denizens dwelling in these storm-besieged boundaries are encouraged to remain toe-to-toe with the perils accompanying these heavy bouts of rainfall.
Enter marine meteorology: The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand stand poised for wave crests tolling at approximately one meter. Storm-besieged territories stand to rub shoulders with towering surfs cresting at an intimidating two meters. Seafarers charting courses in these squally waters are advised to proceed with caution and give storm-embroiled regions a wide berth.
The tempestuous Saola cyclone, stationed in the Pacific Ocean’s northeastern boundaries off the coast of the Philippines, is projected to navigate Taiwan’s waters around the timeframe of August 30 to September 1. Although the cyclone is not poised to toy with Thai weather patterns, travelling pilgrims to the affected territories are urged to check the climatic preconditions before commencing their journey.
Unspooling a weather outlook for Thailand spanning today’s 6am to the next day’s 6am, local weather channels hint at a 30% probability of storm attacks in the country’s northern region. These climatic ambushes will most significantly affect provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. These territories are believed to be clinging in the 23-26 degrees Celsius window in terms of the lowest temperature index, while the bar is set at 32-36 degrees Celsius for the upper temperature tier. The southwesterly winds will be blowing at speeds around 10-20 kilometres per hour, reports KhaoSod.
The northeastern region is likewise no stranger to storm forecasts – a thunderstorm is set to rock 30% of its territories with some heavy rainfalls in select locales such as Bueng Kan and Nakhon Phanom. Meanwhile, an imposing 20% chance of thunderstorms await the central region’s citizens, with the storm eye primarily hovering over provinces such as Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. An expansive 40% region of the eastern provinces is set to bear the brunt of thunderstorms, particularly those domiciled in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Falling in line with this cascading pattern of storms is the southern region’s eastern seaboard, scheduled for a 30% chance of thunderstorm lashing, particularly in provinces like Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. While on its western flank, provinces such as Ranong, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun find themselves in the storm’s crosshair, with 30% of the regional area at risk.
Rounding out this forecast inferno is the cityscape of Bangkok and its outlying areas, which are bracing themselves for a 20% chance of thunderstorm precipitation, tipping the temperature scale between 25-27 degrees Celsius at its lowest and 33-36 degrees Celsius at its peak. The wind forecast resonates with a southwesterly song, cruising at speed bandwidths around 10-25 kilometres per hour. To stay abreast with our latest updates, don’t hesitate to dive into our newly launched Facebook page: CLICK HERE.
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