In the clenches of a frigid air blanket nesting primarily in northern corners of the Thailand, turbulent weather is triggering thunderstorms and opening the skies for heavy rain downpours in sporadic spots. On the other hand, the South paints a louder picture, with a monsoon trough bulldozing its way through, relentlessly spattering heavy rainfall that beckons an ominous warning of potential momentary flooding and jeopardy from forest runoff.
It is msg_dispatched to the residents embellishing these affected belts to bear a vigilant eye on the evolving situation. Meanwhile, Bangkok, the capital city sits on the edge with a prediction of a 60% chance of thunderstorms and rain, adding a dash of excitement to an otherwise ordinary day.
If we tune in to the weather predictions relayed by the Thailand Meteorological Department for the next 24 hours, we can listen to a tale where a high-pressure system, a cold air mass birthed from China has spread its wings over northern Thailand and the South China Sea. This current layout plants the seeds for thunderstorms and heavy rain affecting some parts of northern Thailand. Concurrently, a monsoon trough is prancing its way across the southern region, colluding with the ongoing southwest monsoon reigning over the Andaman Sea, the lower southern region, and the lower Gulf of Thailand.
This current weather dance performance unveils a curtain of heavy rain in some areas of southern Thailand. People residing in these areas are implored to maintain caution of the threats from heavy rain and gathered rainfall that can pave the way to sudden bedlam due to floods and forest runoff, especially in areas neighboring mountainous zones and watercourses.
Meanwhile, as we pay attention to the state of affairs on water, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are facing rough times, with wave heights bobbing around 1 meter. In areas with thunderstorms creating a ruckus, the wave heights threaten to breach the 2-meter mark. Sailors are advised to tread the waters carefully, with an especial fold of caution against regions engrossed in thunderstorms.
If we unearth the weather forecast for Thailand starting from the hour of 7 in the morning today till the same time tomorrow, the northern regions dress in a cloak where thunderstorms will dawn in 30% of its area. The winds coming from the East are fanning at speeds between 10-20 kilometers an hour, entertaining temperatures between a cosy 21-25 degrees Celsius and a crisp 30-34 degrees Celsius at maximum.
On the other hand, hubbub entered the northeastern region, with thunderstorms projected to make an appearance in 10% of its area, primarily in Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. The air in here bears a chilled kiss between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius, warming up to a pleasant 31-33 degrees Celsius maximum. The winds are found flirting from the northeast blowing at speeds that can range from a gentle 10 to a brisk 25 kilometers per hour.
In the central region, thunderstorms are going to be a VIP guest in about 40% of its area, focusing more in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samutsongkhram, Samutsakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Ayutthaya provinces. The temperatures are found curled between a soft 23 and 25 degrees Celsius, with a peak of 30-34 degrees Celsius. The winds play hide and seek with variable speeds of 10-25 km per hour.
The eastern slice of Thailand will be sprinkled with thunderstorms featuring in 40% of its area and copious rain in selected areas, particularly in Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. A balmy range of temperatures lay between 23-26 degrees Celsius, with a top hit of 32-34 degrees Celsius. Winds are on the move with variable speeds of 15-30 km per hour. Ocean waves rise approximately 1 meter high, teasing a 2-meter height in thunderstorm-infected areas.
In the Southern region’s east coast, expect thunderstorms to be highlighted in 60% of its area, supplemented with substantial rainfall in dispersed areas, specifically in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. The temperatures cater a loose rope between 24-25 degrees Celsius and can reach a zenith of 32-35 degrees Celsius. Winds can shake hands with changing directions with speeds of 15-30 km per hour and the sea rides waves about 1 meter high, promising an upward scale of 2 meters in thunderstorm-frequented areas.
The southern region’s west coast, awaits thunderstorms in 70% of its area coupled with heavy rainfall in counterparts, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun provinces. Temperatures oscillate softly between 24-25 degrees Celsius, reaching a crescendo of 32-34 degrees Celsius. The winds blowing from the northeast hit speeds of 15-30 km per hour. Waves in the sea hustle around 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm-engraved terrain.
As for Bangkok and the surrounding itineraries, thunderstorms plan to shake up 60% of its area with heavy rainfall in select areas. The minimum temperature plays around 23-25 degrees Celsius, peaking at 31-33 degrees Celsius. For more exciting weather updates and more, follow The Thaiger’s latest stories.
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