BANGKOK – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of strong winds and heavy rains in 21 provinces today, while the next five days will see a rise in thunderstorms in parts of the North, Central Plains, East and South of Thailand.
Meteorologists reported rain today in the Central Plains, East and lower Northeast due to winds blowing in from the south and southeast, amid the hot summer temperatures in parts of Thailand. These atmospheric conditions are expected to produce thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds.
The department has put out a weather alert for the following provinces: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Tak, Phetchabun, Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Buriram, Sisaket, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Experts warn of the dangers of strong winds knocking over trees, billboards, and buildings in the middle of construction.
From May 19 – 22, a strong low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal could develop into a cyclone heading into the eastern coast along the India Ocean. These developments are not expected to have any direct effect on Thailand, but could indirectly cause thunderstorms and strong winds in the country’s North, Central Plains, East, and South from May 19 – 23. The effects could extend to volatile wave conditions in the upper Gulf of Thailand as well as the Andaman Sea.
