The Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in some areas of the North, Northeast and the West Coast of the South. Beware of flash floods and forest runoff. As for Bangkok and its vicinity, thunderstorms in 60% of the area.
The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours: The North, Northeast, and the West Coast of the South will experience very heavy rain in some areas. The North, East, and the East Coast of the South will experience heavy rain in some areas. People in the aforementioned areas should beware of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. Also, beware of the dangers of strong gusts of wind that may occur. This is because the southwest monsoon is quite strong and is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
For waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they are quite strong with waves 2-3 meters high. In areas wit
h thunderstorms, waves are higher than 3 meters. In the lower Gulf of Thailand, waves are 1-2 meters high. Far from the shore and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are asked to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand should refrain from sailing from the shore until September 8, 2024.
In addition, Typhoon “Yagi” (YAGI) west of Hanoi, Vietnam has weakened into a severe tropical storm and is expected to weaken into a depression and a strong pressure cell respectively around 8 September 2024. This condition will continue to cause heavy to very heavy rain in the North and upper Northeastern regions, with strong gusts of wind in some areas. Announcement issued on 8 September 2024
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Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow.
Northern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds in some ar
eas of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.
Northeastern region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, with heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds in some areas of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 29-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr.
Central region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area with strong winds, mostly in Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr.
Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas with strong winds in the provinces of Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri, R
ayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Waves in the sea 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 3 meters.
Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas with strong winds in the provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves approximately 2 meters high, higher than 2 meters away from shore and in areas with thunderstorms. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high, higher than 2 meters away from shore and in areas with thunderstorms.
Southern region (West coast): Thunderstorms in 80 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas with strong winds in
the provinces of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Waves in the sea 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 3 meters.
Bangkok and its vicinity: Thunderstorms in 60% of the area with strong winds. Minimum temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr.
Source: Thai News Agency