Thailand: violent summer storms expected in 48 provinces

The Thai Meteorological Department warned that summer storms will hit 48 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok.

The 24-hour forecast from the Thai meteorological department for this Friday, March 13, indicates that the north, central, and east regions, as well as Bangkok and its surroundings, will continue to experience summer thunderstorms in certain areas.

These conditions are due to a barometric trough originating from Burma that continues’ to influence the north of the country.

At the same time, a moderate high‑pressure system, or cold air mass, coming from China has moved towards the northeast, east, the eastern part of the central region and the South China Sea.

Advice to residents

Residents of the affected areas are advised to beware of the dangers associated with summer thunderstorms by avoiding open spaces, large trees, buildings, and unstable advertising signs.

Farmers must strengthen fruit trees and prepare to prevent d’possible damage to crops and livestock.

The south should experience thunderstorms and isolated showers under ’effect of winds of ’east and northeast blowing over the Gulf of Thailand and the sea of ’Andaman.

The winds and swell will remain moderate in the lower part of the gulf, with waves of 1 to 2 meters that can exceed 2 meters during storms.

Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea must avoid navigating in areas affected by storms.

Air quality and PM2.5

The accumulation of PM2.5 in Thailand remains at good to moderate levels, as ventilation conditions have improved.

Weather forecast for Friday March 13

Strong winds and rains in Thailand.

Bangkok and its surroundings

• Thunderstorms in 30% of the region, with gusts of wind in some areas
• Minimum temperature: 24-26 °C, maximum: 32-35 °C
• Northeast winds of 10-20 km/h

Northern Region

• Storms in 30% of the region, with gusty winds and isolated hail in some areas:
  Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit and Phetchabun
• Minimum temperature 16-22 °C, maximum 29-35 °C
• East winds 10-20 km/h

Northeastern Region

• Storms in 10 % of the region in Loei, Nong Khai, Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima
• Minimum temperature: 15 to 22 °C, maximum: 31 to 33 °C
• Northeast winds of 15 to 30 km/h

Central region

• Hot during the day, with thunderstorms in 30% of the region, accompanied by gusty winds and isolated hail in some areas:
  Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Patham, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram.
• Minimum temperature 23-24 °C, maximum 33-36 °C
• Northeast winds 10-20 km/h

Eastern Region

• Thunderstorms in 30% of the region, with gusts of wind in some areas:
  Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat
• Minimum temperature: 22-25 °C, maximum: 31-34 °C
• Northeast winds of 15-30 km/h
• Waves d’about 1 metre high. In areas affected by thunderstorms, the waves will exceed 2 metres

Southern Region (East Coast)

• Storms in 40% of the region, with isolated heavy rains in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Minimum temperature of 22 to 25 °C, maximum of 31 to 35 °C
• From Surat Thani heading north: northeast winds of 15 to 30 km/h
• Waves about 1 meter high. In areas affected by thunderstorms, the waves will exceed 2 meters
• From Nakhon Si Thammarat heading south: east winds of 15 to 35 km/h
• Waves 1 to 2 meters high. In areas affected by storms, the waves will exceed 2 meters

Southern Region (West Coast)

• Storms in 30% of the region, with wind gusts in some areas, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi
• Minimum temperature of 23 to 25 °C, maximum of 33 to 36 °C
• East wind d’est of 15 to 30 km/h
• Waves d’about 1 metre high. Offshore and in areas affected by thunderstorms, the waves will exceed 1 metre

See also:

Weather in Thailand: Climate, Seasons and forecasts for 7 days

Thailand officially enters its hot season: summer

Source: The Nation Thailand