george Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Public Health offices in 8 provinces alerted to cope with tropical cyclone Nargis BANGKOK: -- Public Health Minister Chaiya Sasomsup Friday issued an urgent order to the public health offices in eight provinces to be on alert on the around-the-clock basis to provide help to people if natural disasters happen because of the influence of tropical cyclone Nargis. The eight provinces are Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, Sukhothai, Khamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi. The Meteorological Department announced Friday that as of 10 am Friday, Nargis was centred in the middle Bay of Bengal at latitude 15.9 degree north and longitude 93.0 degree east or about 350 kilometers west of Rangoon with maximum sustained wind of 140 kilometers per hour. The department warned that the influence of the storm would cause heavy rains in many northern and central provinces. -- The Nation 2008-05-02 ---- Warning No. 5 (55/2551) Time Issued : May 02, 2008 At 10.00 a.m. today, tropical Cyclone “NARGIS” in the middle Bay of Bengal was centered at latitude 15.9 degree north and longitude 93.0 degree east or about 350 kilometers west of Yangon, Myanmar with maximum sustained wind of 140 kilometers per hour. It is moving eastward with speed of 16 kilometers per hour and will move landfall to Myanmar tonight (2 May 2008). This cause abundance rainfalls and heavy to very heavy rain in many places in the North and the Central during 2-5 May, 2008. People in the west of Thailand, especially in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi and Ranong provinces should beware of flooding conditions during this period. Rough sea is likely in the Andaman Sea. All ship should proceed with caution and small boat should keep off-shore during this period. -- Thai Meteorological department 2008-05-02 Related link: Tropical Cyclone Nargis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Here's a live link to a weather chart: http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/warnings/io0108.gif Right now, it looks like it will hold together rather well and cross parts of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai with close to 100 kph winds, and there will no doubt be torrential rains. I think it may have been a while since a cyclone like this affected northern Thailand. Also, here is a link for various weather radar displays from across Thailand: http://www2.tmd.go.th/radar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richabb1 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Another useful website is http://tsr.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/ tropical storm risk by some fellow at London University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malengone Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We had already some "touch" in Chiang Mai, it could be strong tomorrow or tonight in Chiang Mai city. Be careful to not drive on the Chiang Mai Lamphun Road... The big trees are old and dried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyGuru Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 It surely looks like going to hold it even after hitting the shore. One more site with live data. Navy Research Laboratory Moneterey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotbeve Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks to folks in the previous / above replies in this thread for the heads up. Wouldn't hurt to tie down / secure loose stuff around the house outside as well as trimming any trees or overgrown shrubs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUgustie Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks to folks in the previous / above replies in this thread for the heads up. Wouldn't hurt to tie down / secure loose stuff around the house outside as well as trimming any trees or overgrown shrubs ! Any news about when BKK is going to get cooler ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malengone Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ah yes, Sorry George, I'm french! The link in English is: http://en.allmetsat.com/images/afwa_igms_ir.php You also can find what you want by: www.allmet.sat.com You can see every 3 hours how the cyclone arrive. Also a good link for the weather is: http://french.wunderground.com/global/stations/48327.html You of course can change the city and the language... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I suspect we'll get lots of rain but the mountains should slow the wind speeds right down by the time it gets here...could trigger local t-storms with very localized heavy winds for a short time tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I suspect we'll get lots of rain but the mountains should slow the wind speeds right down by the time it gets here...could trigger local t-storms with very localized heavy winds for a short time tho... Have a look at this tracking chart: http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/warnings/io0108.gif The tracking point at 03/18Z is just about over Mae Sariang and the winds are predicted to be at 100 kph, and still at a sustained 50 kph all the way up at Mae Sai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyGuru Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) latest picture of progress of cyclone. The effect is very wide and hence if you see carefully, Bangkok will surely see some windy condition and probably rain and cooler temperature. It could also get worse as it may get too muggy. I know it very well as I come from similar region. It can swing either way for those in Bangkok. Either cooler or muggier. The projected path is pretty strong and steady. Hope it does not bring in flash floods or uproot too many trees. Let's see what happens. Edited May 2, 2008 by FunkyGuru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyGuru Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Here is another scary picture of the cloud mass of this cyclone. It really looks serious. Those keen on keeping track of it follow this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Update: 14 provinces warned of heavy rains because of tropical cyclone Nargis' influence BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Friday residents of 14 provinces to brace themselves for heavy rains and flash floods due to influence of tropical cyclone Nragis which will hit Burmese coast Friday night. In its sixth warning, the department said the cyclone was centered at latitude 15.9 degree north and longitude 93.7 degree east or about 250 kilometers west of Rangoon with maximum sustained wind of 140 kilometers per hour at 4 pm. The department said the storm would cause heavy rainfalls in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Ranong. -- The Nation 2008-05-02 ------ Warning No. 6 (56/2551) Time Issued : May 02, 2008 At 04.00 p.m. today, tropical Cyclone “NARGIS” in the middle Bay of Bengal was centered at latitude 15.9 degree north and longitude 93.7 degree east or about 250 kilometers west of Yangon, Myanmar with maximum sustained wind of 140 kilometers per hour. It is moving eastward with speed of 16 kilometers per hour and will move landfall to Myanmar tonight (2 May 2008). This cause abundance rainfalls and heavy to very heavy rain in many places in the North and the Central during 2-5 May, 2008. People in the west of Thailand, especially in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Ranong provinces should beware of flooding conditions during this period. Rough sea is likely in the Andaman Sea. All ship should proceed with caution and small boat should keep off-shore during this period. -- Thai Meteorological department 2008-05-02 Related link: Thai Meterorological Dept. Storm Tracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BigLad99 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks for the warning I think we will lock the windows tonight then save getting up in the middle of the night Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I hope everyone in the affected areas takes precautions and also the best of luck to you folks. I am here in BKK, so don't think we should have too much trouble--we certainly aren't in the direct path like you folks up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Well, tomorrow I am on my way to Ko Samed with my Japanese course,... is there any problem in this are??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 It sure is raining heavy early this year. It was cold for a lot longer than normal this year too. The satellite site I am using... http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satell...sname=undefined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The satellite site I am using...http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satell...sname=undefined You might want to try using the India Satellite on that page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakegeee Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Just skype'd with my fiance in Chiang Mai. She says they have had a lot of rain for the last few days, but "so far" nothing out of the ordinary going on tonight. I told her to be careful and check the news because she obviously hadn't even heard about it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Just skype'd with my fiance in Chiang Mai. She says they have had a lot of rain for the last few days, but "so far" nothing out of the ordinary going on tonight. Where is she in Chiang Mai? It absolutely poured just north of the city about three hours ago with some very gusty winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Try this link for very extensive scientific data. http://www2.tmd.go.th/webboard/show.php?Ca...87fea295e68ce0a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAKRA Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 It surely looks like going to hold it even after hitting the shore. One more site with live data. Navy Research Laboratory Moneterey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAKRA Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Here is another scary picture of the cloud mass of this cyclone. It really looks serious.Those keen on keeping track of it follow this site. Awesome! Have told my mother in law in Uthaithani to batten down the hatches. Quite a site Funky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks Ovenman. That's a much better pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Great site elek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISteve Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks for the warning I think we will lock the windows tonight then save getting up in the middle of the night Cheers Keep the shiny side up Merv! ``````````````` Yes, teelack tells me it's been raining a LOT up in Nong Bhua Lamphu Province the last couple weeks. The other day when I talked to her at mama's place the rain was so loud on the metal roof I could barely hear her! Hope everone takes needed precautions in the path of the storm. ~WISteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Any international/domestic flights effected yet or expected delays. How long is this Nargis expected to last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yatsam Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Here in Maesai is calm although it's partially cloudy. It's cooler than before but not so windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I suspect we'll get lots of rain but the mountains should slow the wind speeds right down by the time it gets here...could trigger local t-storms with very localized heavy winds for a short time tho... Have a look at this tracking chart: http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/warnings/io0108.gif The tracking point at 03/18Z is just about over Mae Sariang and the winds are predicted to be at 100 kph, and still at a sustained 50 kph all the way up at Mae Sai. You mean 55 kph gusting to 75 kph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Here in Maesai is calm although it's partially cloudy. It's cooler than before but not so windy. Let us know what it's like at tea time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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