Stay indoors during Storm Noul, warns Meteorological chief

By The Nation

 

 

The Meteorological Department has set up a command centre to monitor tropical storm Noul this weekend, Somsak Khaosuwan, department director-general, said on Friday.

 

Department directors at the command centre on the 11th floor of the 50th Anniversary Building in Bangkok had held a video conference with Meteorological Centres nationwide to monitor the storm situation, he added.

 

The storm crossed into northeastern Mukdahan province on Friday afternoon and is forecast to bring heavy rain across most of the country this weekend. The Meteorological Department has advised all boats to stay ashore for the next three days.

 

“People living in at-risk areas should be on alert for heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds. People can protect themselves from strong winds by not going outdoors and not sheltering under big trees or damaged buildings," Somsak said.

 

The public could get updates on the storm at the Meteorological Department's website, or by calling the weather forecast hotline on 1182, he added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394772

 

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I thought this had been downgraded. Still, heading to BKK.

 

General Situation	at 16:00 September 18, 2020
	At 04.00 p.m. on 18 September, Category 3 tropical storm NOUL over Mukdahan in the Northeast of Thailand. It is forecast to downgrade to tropical depression. The strong southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. Torrential rain with isolated heavy to very heavy rain will be possible in the North, the Northeast, the Central, the East and the South. People in the risky areas should beware of the severe rains that may cause flash floods and water runoff. Beware of strong winds by keeping off outdoor places, large trees and unsecured buildings The strong wind waves are likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. In the upper portion of both seas, the waves will be likely 2-4 meters high and more than 4 meters high in thundershowers. In the lower portion, the waves will be likely about 2 meters and in thundershower areas more than 3 meters high. All ships keep ashore lasting 20 September.

We’re getting strong squalls in Surin Beach Phuket as of yesterday. Usual tree detritus everywhere. 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Department directors at the command centre on the 11th floor of the 50th Anniversary Building in Bangkok had held a video conference with Meteorological Centres nationwide to monitor the storm situation, he added.

Do they know something we don't ?

It was supposed to go right over Khon Kaen. Only felt a tiny little breeze.

Southern end of Phetchabun. Couldn't sleep last night due to the deluge coming down. So heavy couldn't even hear the air-con. 6am went outside and the garden was under about 8" of water, first time in about 6 years we've had this and according the meteorologist dept of Thailand its just the beginning !

Overcast sky a breath of wind and a fine sprinkling of rain here in Pattaya dark side. Temperature very moderate.

Here in chiang rai today ( Saturday) we not see any rain yet !!! 

Small cells of intensive rain coming and going here.

After a break of two hours I thought it's over, but no.

At the moment I would not like to be outside.

 

12 minutes ago, mehrdad said:

Here in chiang rai today ( Saturday) we not see any rain yet !!! 

That's what the radar says. North clear.

Isan scattered. Overall only moderate to medium intensity.

https://weather.tmd.go.th/THA_Z.php

 

Edited September 19, 20205 yr by KhunBENQ

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Do they know something we don't ?

Yes and no.  You probably know too.  I'll translate this announcement:
"Don't go to protests during tropical depression Noul.  You may get Covid or struck by lightening or a tree may fall on you.  Stay safe indoors.  Don't go outside to protest."

Probably closer to it imho. 

 

 

Edited September 19, 20205 yr by connda

Yes, I am deadly scared of the 2m/s breeze and drizzle here in Pattaya, I shall stay quivering in the corner.

 

How are the protests going?

28 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

Yes, I am deadly scared of the 2m/s breeze and drizzle here in Pattaya, I shall stay quivering in the corner.

Don't face the corner you might get arrested.

Bangkok Post is live on their facebook in case you're interested. Rain didn't stop the protestors.

why stay indoors......

look at SALLY in the states.....NOW THAT IS WHEN ONE STAYS INDOORS !!!!

"a special command centre " for a little wind and rain .....<deleted>

22 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Do they know something we don't ?

yeah THERE IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE STORM.....get yer wellies out ......and chest waders......

1 hour ago, essox essox said:

yeah THERE IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE STORM.....get yer wellies out ......and chest waders......

Little storm !!!! You aving a laff?

Been bloody serious here, not stopped raining for 2 days.

Yesterday afternoon rain was that heavy, water coming down the roof, flowing straight over the gutters like a waterfall down the front of the house.

8 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Little storm !!!! You aving a laff?

Been bloody serious here, not stopped raining for 2 days.

Yesterday afternoon rain was that heavy, water coming down the roof, flowing straight over the gutters like a waterfall down the front of the house.

You can send some to Udon if you want.

There's been some rain here, but nowt out of the ordinary.

 

18 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Don't face the corner you might get arrested.

in eleven yrs of being here.....JOMTIEN .....I have never ever seen waves of six foot or more......I can see the sea from my room......and it is fairly FLAT as I type this......

18 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Little storm !!!! You aving a laff?

Been bloody serious here, not stopped raining for 2 days.

Yesterday afternoon rain was that heavy, water coming down the roof, flowing straight over the gutters like a waterfall down the front of the house.

not had much lain down here grumpy lanckie lad.....sea is pretty calm now....as I type this......and it is overcast.......bit like being in trough of bowland........

1 hour ago, colinneil said:

Little storm !!!! You aving a laff?

Been bloody serious here, not stopped raining for 2 days.

Yesterday afternoon rain was that heavy, water coming down the roof, flowing straight over the gutters like a waterfall down the front of the house.

Yesterday [sat] a very light drizzle on/off during the day, nothing much.

Today Sun, broken clouds with blue sky, not a drop so far.

Nakhon Pathom one-hour west of Bkk

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

You can send some to Udon if you want.

There's been some rain here, but nowt out of the ordinary.

Exactly! West of Udon we have had about 37 mm, plenty of rainfall but there's no "volume" hasn't even filled the pool, never mind reservoir that is 100m, away!