Weather Alert Today: Thai Meteorological Department Names 47 Provinces Under Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warning

On May 7, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasts increased thunderstorms and strong winds in the eastern North and upper Northeastern regions over the next 24 hours, with heavy rainfall in some areas. A high-pressure system and cold air mass from southern China is expected to spread across northern Laos, northern Vietnam, and the upper Northeast, combined with southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea over Thailand's upper region during hot conditions. Residents are warned to avoid open areas, large trees, weak structures, and billboards due to risks from thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and flash flooding. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare protective measures for crops and livestock while monitoring health during weather changes. Easterly winds strengthening over the South and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rain to some southern areas. The Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea will see waves around 1 meter high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are advised to exercise caution and avoid stormy areas. Northern Thailand experiences minor to moderate dust and haze accumulation. Temperature forecasts vary by region: the North ranges from 22-28°C low to 35-41°C high with 20% thunderstorm coverage; the Northeast from 23-26°C low to 36-37°C high with 40% thunderstorm coverage; Central Thailand from 26-28°C low to 37-40°C high with 20% thunderstorm coverage; the East from 24-28°C low to 33-38°C high with 20% thunderstorm coverage and 1-meter waves; and the Eastern South with 40% thunderstorm coverage and heavy rain in some areas.