In the heart of Thailand, the lower Central region envelops Bangkok and steadily extends to the East and Northeast. It’s the time of the monsoon, and the apparent weather juncture may signal the arrival of heavy showers, thanks to the amplified southwest monsoon swaying over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Particular areas of concern in the East and South could see a surge of localized heavy rain.
As the rains parade, it’s essential to be wary of the risks presented by flash floods and potential waterways overflowing, predominantly spanning much of the nation. Mariners should remain alert whilst navigating the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea as sudden thunderstorms can catch ships unaware.
Adding to the rain-laden scenario, forecasts suggest the intrusion of a low-pressure system currently stationed in the middle of the South China Sea. This system, expected to make a landfall in the monsoon trough later this week, could exponentially increase the rainfall across the country. It could potentially amplify isolated heavy and very heavy rain events across the Northeast, Central region, and sweeping as far as East and South, not sparing Bangkok from the deluge.
For the Northerners, in provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Tak, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun, expect sporadic thunderstorms, while temperatures would vary from balmy 24-26 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 34-36°C. The winds should keep things breezy, running from five to 15 kilometres per hour.
The Northeastern part of Thailand, covering Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani, should also prepare for isolated thundershowers. Mercury will fluctuate between a cool 23-25°C up to a warm 33-36°C, with easterly winds pushing through at 10-20 km/hr.
Residents of Central Thailand, including Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram can anticipate scattered showery conditions. Thermometers will show figures from 24-25°C spiking up to 34-36°C, driven by gentle wind forces of 10-20 km/hr.
The Eastern provinces might see a different setup with sporadic thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain predicted for Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. The temperature should linger from a pleasant 23-27°C towards 33-35°C. Winds from southwestern direction will flow at 15-30 km/hr. Seafarers beware of waves climbing up to one metre and even higher during thunderstorms.
The South East Coast could also be swept by these scattered thundershowers, particularly impacting Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung. A typical day would see temperatures swinging from 23-25°C to 31-34°C, with easterly wind gusts from 15 to 30 km/hr. Mariners can expect waves about one metre and exceeding two metres during thunderstorms.
Across the South West Coast, encompassing Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun, expect far-reaching thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. The mercury will hover between 24-25°C and 30-34°C. Southwesterly winds could vary from 15-35 km/hr. Waves usually reach one to two metres but can surpass two metres during thunderstorms.
In the bustling metropolitan region of Bangkok, residents should brace for scattered thundershowers. Expect temperatures to bob between a minimum of 25-26°C warming up to a possible 33-35°C, complemented by wind speeds of 10-20 km/hr.
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