The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reported that the northern part of Thailand will experience reduced rainfall, but heavy rains are still expected in some areas of the eastern and lower southern regions, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff.
The TMD’s weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area in upper Vietnam is contributing to reduced rainfall in northern Thailand. However, heavy rains are still expected in some areas of the eastern region, while a convergence of eastern and southwest winds is affecting the lower southern region, causing heavy rainfall in some areas there. Residents in the eastern and southern regions are advised to be cautious of heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas near slopes, waterways, and low-lying regions.
For the upper Andaman Sea, from Ranong province upward, waves are expected to be 1-2 meters high, and over 2 meters in stormy areas. Mariners in these regions should proceed with caution and avoid navigating in stormy areas during this period.
Weather Forecast by Region for August 9, 2024:
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Thunderstorms covering 40% of the area. Minimum temperature 26-28°C, maximum temperature 32-35°C. Southwest winds at 10-20 km/h.
Northern Region: Thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, mostly in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum temperature 33-35°C. Southwest winds at 5-15 km/h.
Northeastern Region: Thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, mostly in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin. Minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum temperature 34-36°C. Southwest winds at 10-20 km/h.
Central Region: Thunderstorms covering 40% of the area, mostly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Minimum temperature 24-27°C, maximum temperature 34-35°C. Southwest winds at 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Region: Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts of Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 25-28°C, maximum temperature 32-35°C. Southwest winds at 15-30 km/h. Waves in the sea are about 1 meter high, over 2 meters in stormy areas.
Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum temperature 32-35°C. Southwest winds at 15-30 km/h. Waves in the sea are about 1 meter high, over 1 meter in stormy areas.
Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms covering 60% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts of Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum temperature 31-34°C. From Ranong province upward: Southwest winds at 15-35 km/h. Waves are 1-2 meters high, over 2 meters in stormy areas. From Phang Nga province downward: Southwest winds at 15-30 km/h. Waves are about 1 meter high, over 1 meter in stormy areas.
