Meteorological Department Issues Fifth Warning: Severe Weather Expected Tomorrow with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
The Thai Meteorological Department issued its fifth severe weather warning through May 10, affecting much of Thailand with heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms, particularly in northern, northeastern, central, and southern regions.
May 7, 2025 — The Thai Meteorological Department issued its fifth severe weather warning (54/2569) affecting Thailand through May 10, 2025. Northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, along with Bangkok and surrounding areas, will experience increased thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rainfall in some areas. Following this, cooler conditions are expected as high pressure systems and cold air masses from China move in to cover the northeastern region and South China Sea, with southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand.
Eastern winds intensifying over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rainfall to some areas in the south. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor exposure, staying away from large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Be cautious of dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, and accumulated rainfall that may cause flash flooding and flash floods.
Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect agricultural products and livestock from damage. Residents should also monitor their health during this period of changing weather conditions.
High-Risk Provinces: Northern Region (May 7): Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampoon, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Uthai Thani, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Northeastern Region: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and Yasothon. Central Region: Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Bangkok, and its metropolitan areas. Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Southern Region: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
Moderate-Risk Provinces include Phichit (north), multiple northeastern provinces, central region provinces, eastern provinces, and southern provinces.
May 8 High-Risk Provinces include similar regions across the north, northeast, central, and eastern areas.
Residents should monitor updates from the Thai Meteorological Department via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 available 24/7.
