Meteorological Department reveals thunderstorms in upper Thailand. with strong wind gusts in some places in the northern region lower central region including Bangkok and surrounding areas and eastern region Heavy rain, general weather characteristics 18 May 2024, weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Southern and southeast winds bring moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to cover upper Thailand. While the area is hot during the day. This characteristic causes thunderstorms in upper Thailand. with strong wind gusts in some places With heavy rain falling in some areas in the northern region. lower central region including Bangkok and surrounding areas and eastern region People in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain that may occur during this period. For the southwestern and southeast winds blow over the Andaman Sea, the southern region and the Gulf of Thailand, together with a low pressure area covering the Sumatra Island area. This characteristic still causes heavy rain in some southern regions. People in the southern region are asked to be careful of the dangers of heavy rain. In addition, during 20-23 May 2024, the southwest winds that blow over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand will be stronger. In addition, during 22-26 May 2024, there will be a low pressure area covering the Mataban Bay area. Myanmar and tends to increase in strength This characteristic causes Thailand to have more rain and heavy rain in some places. There will be very heavy rain in some areas in the western part of the northern and central regions. and southern west coast People in Thailand are asked to be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain that may cause flash floods. and flash floods Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas. Including increasing caution when traveling through areas with thunderstorms. As for wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, they will become stronger. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are 2-3 meters high. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the lower Andaman Sea, waves are about 2 meters high. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 2 meters high. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 1 meter high. meters away from shore. Waves are 1–2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Boaters in the upper Andaman Sea should refrain from sailing. As for boaters in the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, they should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms and dust during this period: Thailand has a low level of dust/smog accumulation. Because there is rain in many areas and ventilation is good. Weather forecast for Thailand, 6:00 a.m. today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, northern region. The weather is hot during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with strong wind gusts. and there was heavy rain in some places In the areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phrae, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun, minimum temperature 24-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-39 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 5-15 km/hr. Northeastern region. The weather is hot during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with strong wind gusts in some places. Mostly in the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds 10-20 km/hr. Central region. The weather is hot during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with strong wind gusts. and there was heavy rain in some places In the provinces of Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram. Lowest temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius. Southern winds 10-20 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places. In the provinces of Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat, minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-37 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter in areas with thunderstorms. Waves higher than 2 meters. Southern region (east coast) has thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places. In the areas of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter in rainy areas. Thunderstorms with waves higher than 2 meters in the southern region (west coast) have thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places. In the areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun, minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms and waves. More than 2 meters high, Bangkok and surrounding areas, hot during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 27-29 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 33-37 degrees Celsius. Southerly winds 10-20 km./hr.
