The Tropical Storm Warning Centre, a division under the Thai Meteorological Department, triggered an alarm for upcoming stormy weather, a move that will affect 42 counties in the northern and southern sections of Thailand. The announcement is expected to stay in effect until dawn tomorrow, cautioning locals of an impending 60% chance of heavy downpours which could trigger disastrous flash floods and sudden water surges.
The south-westerly monsoon has settled over the Andaman Sea, spreading to Thailand and blanketing parts of the Gulf of Thailand. Parallelly, an easterly and south-easterly gust is being experienced in the lower northeastern region. These atmospheric conditions have birthed storms in the northern sections of the country, posing an imminent danger to residents in stormy locales. Accumulated rainwater could unpredictably spark sudden flash floods or rapid runoff, especially in elevated landscapes near water bodies and low-lying regions.
Motorists traversing these weather-beaten routes are advised to exhibit extreme caution. Current sea conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand reflect wave heights of roughly 1 meter, with an anticipated rise to 2 meters in stormy waters. Boats plying these waters are recommended to exercise discretion, steering clear of turbulent areas affected by thunderstorms.
Region-specific weather predictions spanning from dawn today till dawn tomorrow point towards 60% of the northern territories experiencing thunderstorms, with parts expecting heavy rainfall. This includes regions such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Tak, and Phetchabun. Thermometers in this region are expected to hover around 23-26 degrees Celsius, peaking at 29-33 degrees Celsius, while south-westerly gusts blow at a speed of 10-20 kilometers per hour.
In the lower northeastern region, 40% of the area, primarily comprising Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Buri Ram, is expected to be battered by thunderstorms. The temperature expectancy matches that of the north, with winds oscillating at a speed varying between 10 and 20 kilometres per hour.
In convergence with these areas, 40% of the central zone, specifically Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi are also predicted to experience thunderstorms. The thermal scale ranges from 24-26 degrees Celsius, climbing to 32-35 degrees Celsius, challenged by south-westerly gusts blowing with a speed spanning 10-20 kilometres per hour.
Threats of thunderstorms also hang heavily over 40% of the eastern region, mainly Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Here, the anticipated temperature fluctuates from 24-27 degrees Celsius to 31-35 degrees Celsius, with the winds accelerating 15-30 kilometres per hour. As in other regions, the sea here is also expected to churn out waves initially measuring one meter before escalating to 2 meters during thunderstorms.
Moving to the rustic charm of the southern region, lining the east coast, thunderstorms are likely to torment 60% of the area, specifically Phetchaburi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. The temperature readings range from a lower limit of 23-26 degrees Celsius to an upper cap of 33-34 degrees Celsius, with the winds travelling with an intensity of 15-30 kilometres per hour. Similar to the eastern region, wave surges in this area will also gradually increase from 1 meter to 2 meters in stormy areas.
For the west coast of the southern region, approximately 40% is under threat from thunderstorms, including Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Weather conditions mimic those of the east coast, with wave heights similar to the eastern and southern east coast regions.
As for the capital city of Bangkok and its surrounding areas, it is anticipated that 40% of the region will face thunderstorms. The minimal temperature is expected to lie around 25-27 degrees Celsius, mounting to a maximum of 33-34 degrees Celsius, coupled with south-westerly winds blowing at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour.
Reacting to these weather developments, the Thai Meteorological Department delegated a warning for expected heavy rains invading 42 counties across the northern and southern sectors, with 60% of the vicinity projected to be under the storm’s influence. Stay tuned to The Thaiger’s Facebook page HERE for the latest updates on the story.
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