Twelve of Thailand’s northern provinces are advised to brace for thunderstorms and strong winds, with hailstorms in some areas, today (Thursday) and tomorrow, due to the westerly air current which is moving through the region, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

People living in these provinces are advised to avoid staying in open fields, under big trees or large billboards, while farmers are advised to protect their crops.

 

The 12 provinces expecting turbulent weather today and tomorrow are Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao and Tak, while Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet will be affected tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/stormy-weather-forecast-for-12-northern-provinces-on-thursday-and-friday/

 

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But isn't that good news or how bad are what they call unseasonal rains ?

7 hours ago, blueCloud888 said:

But isn't that good news or how bad are what they call unseasonal rains ?

Some of the storms this time of year can carry very destructive strong winds that will do alot of damage.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Twelve of Thailand’s northern provinces are advised to brace for thunderstorms and strong winds, with hailstorms in some areas, today (Thursday) and tomorrow, due to the westerly air current which is moving through the region, according to the Meteorological Department

Hope they manage to save some of the water for the dry season.

yippie! this will clear the air! in ChiangMai it is noteable right away! now we can see the mountains around us, now we can breathe again! ????

These storms before the Rainy season are becoming very threating-Here is my aftermath video a couple of days ago at Ubon Ratchathani :   https://www.facebook.com/1009231185/videos/1371200637036832/