Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Forecast for 48 Thai Provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds across 48 provinces on November 2, urging the public to avoid open areas and marin
On November 2, 2026, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour forecast indicating thunderstorms and strong winds in parts of the North, Northeast, Central (including Bangkok and vicinity), and East regions. The public in these areas is advised to avoid open fields, large trees, and unstable billboards. A high-pressure system from China has spread over upper Vietnam and is expected to cover upper Northeast Thailand and the South China Sea today, while easterly winds prevail over the Gulf, Thailand, and the Andaman Sea. In the Andaman Sea and Gulf, waves may exceed two meters in stormy areas; boat operators should navigate carefully and avoid sailing where thunderstorms occur. Detailed regional forecasts: North — 30 percent thunderstorm coverage with strong gusts in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun; lows 22-25°C, highs 34-37°C, easterly winds 10-20 km/h. Northeast — 20 percent thunderstorm coverage with strong gusts in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, and Surin; lows 23-25°C, highs 35-36°C, northeasterly winds 10-20 km/h. Central — 40 percent thunderstorm coverage with strong gusts in Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon; lows 23-26°C, highs 34-36°C, easterly winds 10-20 km/h. East — 40 percent thunderstorm coverage with strong gusts in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat; lows 23-25°C, highs 33-35°C, southeasterly winds 10-30 km/h; seas below one meter, above two meters in storms. South (east coast) — 40 percent thunderstorm coverage in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat; lows 22-25°C, highs 32-34°C. From Surat Thani northward: easterly winds 15-30 km/h, seas about one meter, over two meters in storms. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: southeasterly winds 15-30 km/h, seas about one meter, over two meters in storms. South (west coast) — 40 percent thunderstorm coverage in Phang Nga, Phuket, Trang, and Satun; lows 23-24°C, highs 32-35°C, easterly winds 15-35 km/h, seas about one meter, 1-2 meters offshore.
