Today's Weather: Hot Conditions in Northern Thailand with Summer Storms, Strong Gusts, and Hail—Alert Issued for 53 Provinces

Northern Thailand will experience hot to very hot conditions today with summer thunderstorms affecting the North, Northeast, and East regions, bringing strong winds, hail in some areas, and possible lightning strikes. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings for 53 provinces expecting rain, including Bangkok, as a new cold air mass from China moves across the region. The public is urged to avoid outdoor areas, large trees, weak structures, and unstable signs. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare measures to protect crops and livestock from potential damage.

Northern Region: Generally hot with 30% chance of thunderstorms, temperatures 20-26°C (low) to 33-40°C (high), southwest to south winds 5-15 km/h

Northeast Region: Hot midday conditions with 60% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and heavy rain in some areas across 16 provinces, temperatures 23-25°C (low) to 33-37°C (high), southeast winds 10-15 km/h

Central Region: Hot to very hot midday with 20% chance of thunderstorms and occasional strong winds across 6 provinces, temperatures 26-28°C (low) to 36-40°C (high), south winds 10-15 km/h

Eastern Region: Hot midday with 30% chance of thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in some areas, temperatures 25-28°C (low) to 33-37°C (high), southeast winds 15-30 km/h, sea waves around 1 meter

Southern Region (East Coast): Hot midday with 30% chance of thunderstorms across 8 provinces, temperatures 24-27°C (low) to 34-36°C (high), southeast winds 15-30 km/h