TMD Warns of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Across 42 Provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain across 42 provinces nationwide, including Bangkok. A cold front from China is driving the unsettled weather, with waves over two meters expected in storm-hit areas of the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The public is advised to avoid outdoor exposure during storms, and mariners should exercise extreme caution.
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts variable weather with thunderstorms, strong gusts, and isolated heavy rain for the next 24 hours. The Northeast will be affected first, followed by the North, Central region including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East. The public is urged to avoid open fields, large trees, unstable structures, and billboards.
A new high-pressure ridge from China is covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing easterly winds to prevail over the Gulf, Thailand, and the Andaman Sea. In the Andaman Sea and Gulf, waves in thundery areas will exceed two meters; mariners should exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy zones.
From November 5–7, upper Thailand will see continued thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain, affecting the Northeast first, then the North, Central, Bangkok, and the East. From November 7–9, the South will experience increased rainfall with isolated very heavy downpours.
Today's regional forecasts (06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow):
North: Thunderstorms in 40% of areas with gusty winds and isolated heavy rain in Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Low 22–26°C, high 33–36°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
Northeast: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with gusty winds and isolated heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Low 22–25°C, high 33–35°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
Central: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with gusty winds and isolated heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Low 22–26°C, high 33–35°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
East: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with gusty winds and isolated heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 23–26°C, high 32–35°C. East-southeasterly winds 10–30 km/h. Waves below one meter, exceeding two meters in thundery areas.
South (east coast): Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with isolated heavy rain in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Low 22–25°C, high 32–35°C. From Surat Thani northward: easterly winds 15–30 km/h, waves about one meter, exceeding two meters in thundery areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: east-southeasterly winds.
