Meteorological Department Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Tomorrow; Two Regions Face 80% Coverage with 40 Provinces Affected—Flash Floods and Runoff Warnings Issued
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain across 40 provinces through tomorrow, with 80% coverage expected in the Northeastern Region and western Southern Region bringing flash flood and runoff risks.
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast on May 20, 2569, for the next 24 hours, predicting continued rainfall nationwide with heavy downpours in certain areas. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in parts of the Northern Region, upper Northeastern Region, and the western coast of the Southern Region.
Weather forecast from 6:00 PM today through 6:00 PM tomorrow:
Northern Region: Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area with heavy rain in Nan, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phichit provinces. Very heavy rain expected in some areas of Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Low 23-26°C, high 31-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Northeastern Region: Thunderstorms covering 80% of the area with heavy rain in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Very heavy rain in parts of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, and Chaiyaphum. Low 23-25°C, high 30-34°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Central Region: Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, and Singburi. Low 24-27°C, high 31-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Region: Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 24-29°C, high 32-34°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Seas around 2 meters high, higher in thunderstorm areas.
Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area with heavy rain in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Low 24-26°C, high 30-35°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h (from Surat Thani northward) and 15-35 km/h (from Nakhon Si Thammarat southward). Seas 1-2 meters, higher in thunderstorm areas.
Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms covering 80% of the area with heavy rain in many areas of Krabi, Trang, and Satun, and very heavy rain in parts of Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket. Low 23-26°C, high 26-30°C. Southwest winds 20-40 km/h (from Phuket northward) and 20-35 km/h (from Krabi southward). Seas 2-3 meters from Phuket northward, higher in thunderstorm areas.
Bangkok and Vicinity: Thunderstorms covering 40% of the area. Low 26-28°C, high 33-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.
Warning Alert No. 16 issued at 5:00 PM regarding very heavy rain across Thailand and strong winds in the Andaman Sea (Alert 76/2569).
