The Meteorological Department announced No. 5 warning 58 provinces to deal with summer storms. During 24-26 April there will be thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail and lightning in some areas.
The Meteorological Department issued an announcement about summer storms in upper Thailand, No. 5 (affected from April 24-26, 2023), stating that during April 24-26, 2023, the south wind and the southeast wind that blows moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to cover upper Thailand with increasing strength In addition, a moderate high pressure area or cold air mass covers the Northeast and the South China Sea. While upper Thailand has hot to very hot weather. This characteristic causes summer storms in upper Thailand to occur. with the appearance of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in some places Including there may be lightning in some areas. Therefore, people in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers of summer storms. by avoiding being in the open air under the big tree unhealthy buildings and billboards should not wear metal and avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms
The provinces that are expected to be affected are as follows:
April 24, 2023
Northern region : Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun
Northeast: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Eastern region: Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
Date 25-26 April 2023
Northern region: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
Northeast: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
Eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
For the east wind and southeast wind prevails over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern part and the Andaman Sea. Causing more rain in the South Ask people in the southern region to be careful of the danger of thunderstorms. in the Gulf of Thailand The sea has waves about 1 meter high and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. All sailors should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency