Heavy Rain Alert For 28 Thai Provinces Tomorrow
Thailand's meteorological department warns of heavy rain and potential flash floods across 28 provinces tomorrow, with the eastern region and Andaman Sea facing the strongest impact from a monsoon trough and low-pressure system.
On August 14, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning of persistent heavy rain in many areas, especially the eastern region, caused by a monsoon trough passing through Myanmar and northern Thailand converging with a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. A strong southwest monsoon is affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Residents are urged to beware of dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash floods and flash floods, especially in hillside areas near water channels and low-lying areas, as well as riverbank overflow in the northeastern region. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are fairly strong, with wave heights of 2–3 meters, and more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. Fishermen are advised to navigate carefully and avoid thunderstorm zones, while small boats in the upper Andaman should stay ashore.
Regional forecasts from 6 p.m. today to 6 p.m. tomorrow:
Northern Region: 60% thunderstorms with some heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak provinces. Low 22–28°C, high 32–35°C. Southwest wind 10–20 km/h.
Northeastern Region: 60% thunderstorms with some heavy rain in Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 24–26°C, high 33–35°C. Southwest wind 10–20 km/h.
Central Region: 40% thunderstorms with some heavy rain in Saraburi and Kanchanaburi. Low 25–26°C, high 34–36°C. Southwest wind 10–25 km/h.
Eastern Region: 60% thunderstorms with some heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok and Prachuap Khiri Khan, and very heavy rain in Chanthaburi and Trat. Low 24–28°C, high 31–34°C. Southwest wind 20–35 km/h. Sea waves about 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Southern Region (East Coast): 40% thunderstorms mainly in Chumphon, Suratthani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Low 23–26°C, high 31–35°C. Southwest wind 20–35 km/h. Waves 1–2 meters inshore, about 2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Southern Region (West Coast): 60% thunderstorms with some heavy rain in Trang and Satun. Low 23–27°C, high 32–35°C. From Phang Nga northward: southwest wind 20–40 km/h, waves 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorms. From Phuket southward: southwest wind 15–35 km/h, waves 1–2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms.
Bangkok and Metropolitan Area: 60% thunderstorms with some heavy rain. Low 26–27°C, high 32–34°C.
