The Meteorological Department reveals that there are thunderstorms throughout Thailand. And there is some heavy rain in the northern and upper northeastern parts of Bangkok and its vicinity, 40% of thunderstorms in the area
The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The monsoon trough that lays across the upper northern region Upper Laos entered the low pressure cell over upper Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. will be stronger and is expected to slide down across the northern and northeastern regions Tomorrow (Aug. 30), while the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, it is getting stronger. This causes thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain in Thailand in the North and the upper Northeast. Ask people in the area to be careful of the danger of heavy rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods during this period
For wind waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are moderate. The waves are about 2 meters high and more than 2 meters high in thunderstorm areas, and 1-2 meters high in the lower Andaman Sea and more than 2 meters high in thunderstorm areas. careful And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Incidentally, typhoon “Saola” (SAOLA) in the Pacific Ocean. or the northeast of the Philippines It is expected to move into the upper South China Sea during August 30 – September 1 and will move to the southeastern coast of China during September 2-4. This storm does not affect the weather conditions of Thailand directly Those traveling to the area are advised to check the weather conditions before departing during these days and times.
Regional weather forecast
Northern region with 40 percent of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some places in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan and Uttaradit, minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-35 degrees Celsius.
Northeast : 60 percent thunderstorms in the area and heavy rain in some places in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan and Amnat Charoen provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius.
Central region with thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Kanchanaburi provinces, minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region with thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, minimum temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius, wave height about 2 meters and higher in thunderstorm areas. 2 meters
Southern region (east coast) with 30 percent thunderstorms in most areas. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Yala and Narathiwat, minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upward, the sea has a wave height of about 2 meters, in areas with more than 2 meters of thunderstorms, wave heights offshore. more than 2 meters from Nakhon Si Thammarat downward, the sea has a wave height of about 1 meter and 1-2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Southern region (west coast) with thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi provinces, minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. 2 meters and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas from Krabi province downward, the wave height is 1-2 meters and about 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Bangkok and its vicinity have thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, minimum temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius.
Source: Thai News Agency