Weather Forecast Overview
A new high-pressure system from China is bringing southerly and southeasterly winds, causing moisture from the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand to spread over the lower northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions, including Bangkok. This will result in thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential lightning strikes in some areas, with a slight temperature drop in the northeastern region.
Precautions for Changing Weather
Residents should take precautions due to the changing weather conditions and be mindful of thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible lightning strikes. It’s advisable to avoid open spaces, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. Farmers are also advised to protect their crops from potential weather-related damage.
Bangkok and Vicinity Weather Details
Bangkok and its surrounding areas have a 30% chance of scattered thunderstorms and occasional strong winds. The temperature will range from a minimum of 25-27°C to a maximum of 31-35°C, with southerly winds blowing at 10-15 km/h.
Regional Weather Forecasts
- Northern Region: Expect cool to cold weather with morning fog. Temperatures will increase slightly, with hot weather during the day. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in 10% of the area, accompanied by strong winds in certain locations such as Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces. Mountain peaks will experience cool to cold weather with a minimum temperature of 9-16°C.
- Northeastern Region: The weather will be cool in the morning, with a temperature drop of 1-2°C. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, along with strong winds in Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, and Surin provinces.
- Southern Region (West Coast): Isolated thunderstorms are expected in 20% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi provinces. The temperature will range from a minimum of 22-26°C to a maximum of 32-36°C. Northeasterly winds will blow at 10-30 km/h, with waves below 1 meter, rising to about 1 meter offshore. Thunderstorm areas may experience waves up to 2 meters.
- Southern Region (East Coast): Scattered thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla provinces. The temperature will range from a minimum of 21-25°C to a maximum of 31-35°C.
