PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for summer storms affecting the northern, central, and upper southern regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity. The storms are expected to bring thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hailstorms.
According to the 24-hour weather forecast, a moderate high-pressure system from China is spreading over northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea, while hot weather prevails over the country. These conditions will lead to summer storms characterized by thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional hail in some areas. There is also a possibility of lightning strikes in certain regions.
Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautions, avoiding open spaces, large trees, weak structures, and billboards. Farmers should prepare to protect their crops and livestock from potential damage. Additionally, the changing weather conditions may impact people’s health.
Meanwhile, strong easterly winds are affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea, resulting in increased rainfall in the South. Waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are expected to reach about 1 meter in height, with waves exceeding 2 meters in stormy areas.
From March 31 to April 3, an easterly wind surge will move across the eastern region, the Gulf of Thailand, and the South. Coupled with strengthening easterly and southeasterly winds over the Gulf and the Andaman Sea, this will lead to increased rainfall, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain and strong gusty winds.
Dust and haze accumulation in upper Thailand is expected to remain moderate to high but may decrease due to stronger winds.
Bangkok and Vicinity: 40% chance of thunderstorms with strong winds. Temperatures between 25-27°C (low) and 32-34°C (high).
Northern Region: Hot to very hot weather with haze, 30% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail in Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, and Kamphaeng Phet. Temperatures between 20-27°C (low) and 36-40°C (high).
Northeastern Region: 20% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures between 18-22°C (low) and 33-35°C (high).
Central Region: Hot weather with 40% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail in Uthai Thani, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Temperatures between 25-27°C (low) and 34-36°C (high).
Eastern Region: 40% chance of thunderstorms with strong winds in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi (Pattaya), Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures between 24-26°C (low) and 32-35°C (high).
Southern Region (East Coast): 40% chance of thunderstorms with strong winds in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Temperatures between 22-27°C (low) and 33-35°C (high).
Southern Region (West Coast): 20% chance of thunderstorms in Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures between 24-26°C (low) and 33-36°C (high).
The public is advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions against adverse weather conditions.
