The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has announced a summer storm will affect 40 provinces, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning. This storm is expected to hit the northeastern and eastern regions, with other areas experiencing similar conditions afterward. Northern Thailand is facing hot weather, with extreme heat in some areas of the north and central regions.
Precautions for Residents in Upper Regions Residents in the upper parts of Thailand are advised to take caution during the storm. They should avoid traveling in stormy areas or being outdoors in open spaces, under large trees, or near unstable structures and billboards.
Advice for Farmers Farmers are urged to secure their crops and take measures to protect their agricultural products and livestock from potential damage. Everyone should also be mindful of their health during this period of weather changes.
Weather Conditions A high-pressure system or cold air mass covering upper Laos and Vietnam will extend to the northeast and South China Sea today. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area due to heat covers upper Thailand, with southerly and southeasterly winds prevailing over the region. The easterly and southeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are weak, resulting in light rain in southern Thailand.
Dust and haze accumulation in the northern and northeastern regions is at moderate levels but is expected to decrease due to stronger winds and thunderstorms.
Regional Weather Forecasts:
- North: Hot weather with haze during the day and isolated thunderstorms (10% of the area), along with strong winds in some places, especially in Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperatures will range from 16°C to 23°C at the lowest and 34°C to 38°C at the highest, with southwesterly winds at 5-15 km/h.
- Northeast: Hot weather with haze and thunderstorms (40% of the area), accompanied by strong winds and isolated hail in provinces like Loei, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will range from 18°C to 26°C at the lowest and 33°C to 36°C at the highest.
- Central Region: Hot weather with haze and extreme conditions in some areas, with thunderstorms in 20% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, and Saraburi. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 27°C at the lowest and 37°C to 40°C at the highest, with southerly winds at 10-20 km/h.
- East: Hot weather with haze, thunderstorms in 40% of the area, and strong winds in some places, especially in Chon Buri, Rayong, and Chanthaburi. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 27°C at the lowest and 31°C to 38°C at the highest, with southerly winds at 10-30 km/h. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to over 1 metre during thunderstorms.
- South (East Coast): Partly cloudy skies with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Yala, and Narathiwat. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 27°C at the lowest and 32°C to 35°C at the highest, with easterly winds at 10-30 km/h. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to over 1 metre during thunderstorms.
- South (West Coast): Hot weather with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 26°C at the lowest and 34°C to 36°C at the highest, with northwesterly winds at 10-30 km/h. The sea will have waves below 1 metre, rising to over 1 metre during thunderstorms.
- Bangkok and Vicinity: Expect generally hot weather, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 27°C at the lowest and 34°C to 39°C at the highest, with southerly winds at 10-20 km/h.
