Thailand’s weather forecast today, May 26, warns of thunderstorms across the country, with heavy rain expected in parts of South Thailand’s west coast, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
The department said a moderate southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. People in affected areas were urged to remain cautious of heavy rain and accumulated rainfall during this period.
Waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand remain moderate. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to reach around two metres, while waves in the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are forecast at one to two metres. In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed two metres.
Boat operators were advised to proceed with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
The TMD also said that from May 28 to May 29, South Thailand will see more rain, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas, mostly on the west coast. The southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is expected to strengthen.
Waves in the Andaman Sea are also expected to become stronger. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are forecast at two to three metres, and more than three metres during thunderstorms.
The weather forecast for the 24 hours from 6am today to 6am tomorrow predicts thunderstorms across all regions.
In North Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the region. Temperatures are forecast between 22°C and 38°C. Southwest winds are forecast at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Affected northern provinces are as follows: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.
In the Northeast, thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the region. Temperatures are forecast between 23°C and 38°C. Southwest winds are forecast at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Affected northeastern provinces are as follows: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima.
In Central Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the region. Temperatures are forecast between 24°C and 39°C. Southwest winds are forecast at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
Affected central provinces are as follows: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Songkhram.
In East Thailand, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the region. Temperatures are forecast between 24°C and 37°C. Waves are expected to reach one to two metres and more than two metres during thunderstorms. Southwest winds are forecast at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour.
Affected eastern provinces are as follows: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
In South Thailand’s east coast, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the region. Waves are forecast at around one metre, one to two metres offshore and more than two metres during thunderstorms. Southwest winds are forecast at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour. Temperatures are forecast between 23°C and 38°C.
Affected provinces are as follows: Chumphon, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
In South Thailand’s west coast, thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the region, with heavy rain in some areas. Temperatures are forecast between 23°C and 37°C.
Affected provinces are as follows: Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket.
From Phang Nga northward, waves are forecast at around two metres and more than two metres during thunderstorms. Southwest winds are forecast at 20 to 35 kilometres per hour.
From Phuket southward, waves are expected at one to two metres and more than two metres during thunderstorms. Southwest winds are forecast at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour.
In Bangkok and nearby provinces, thunderstorms are expected in 40% of the area, mostly from afternoon to evening. Southwest winds are forecast at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour. Temperatures are forecast between 26°C and 39°C.
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