The Thai Meteorological Department today issued a thunderstorm warning for 45 provinces, including 60% of Bangkok.

 

The weather system is sweeping across the northern and northeastern regions, heading towards a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, while a moderately strong southwestern monsoon is blowing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This is causing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some parts of the northern, northeastern, eastern, and western southern regions.

 

Residents in the affected areas are warned of potential dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to sudden flooding and flash floods. This is particularly true for mountainous areas near waterways and low-lying areas. Extra caution is advised when travelling through areas with thunderstorms.

 

In the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, the wind is moderately strong, causing sea waves to reach two to three metres high. In thunderstorm areas, the waves can exceed three metres. In the lower Andaman Sea, wave height is between one to two metres. In thunderstorm areas, waves can exceed two metres. Boaters in the affected areas are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand should also remain ashore.

Typhoon ‘Saola’ is currently in the Pacific Ocean, or northeast of the Philippines, and is expected to move into the upper South China Sea between August 30 to September 1. It will then move up to the southeastern coast of China from September 2 to 4. This typhoon will not directly affect Thailand’s weather, but those planning to travel to the affected areas should check the weather forecast before their journey.

 

by Samantha Rose

Photo by Aleksei Sabulevskii on Unsplash

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thunderstorm-warning-for-45-thai-provinces-including-60-of-bangkok-heavy-rain-expected

 

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21 minutes ago, webfact said:

but those planning to travel to the affected areas should check the weather forecast before their journey.

How would we know whether the area we are planning to travel in is in the 60% stormy, or 40% calm please?  555

Edited August 29, 20232 yr by KannikaP

Oh oh oh... a few days 30% chance in my region and now 40 %.... last time around my house 0 mm rainfall ... hopefully this time 30% more

5 hours ago, KannikaP said:

How would we know whether the area we are planning to travel in is in the 60% stormy, or 40% calm please?  555

Look out the window.. works for me.

I'll wait for the predicable dribble in Pattaya !

8 hours ago, KannikaP said:

How would we know whether the area we are planning to travel in is in the 60% stormy, or 40% calm please?

If you go to the "full story " link in #1, it shows all the relative regions in detail.

8 hours ago, KannikaP said:

How would we know whether the area we are planning to travel in is in the 60% stormy, or 40% calm please?  555

Nothing on my weather app, besides some 'rain' around 5 p.m. today.

FA in HH so far ????

16 minutes ago, bluejets said:

If you go to the "full story " link in #1, it shows all the relative regions in detail.

Northern region: 60% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall in some areas. The provinces affected are Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun.

17 minutes ago, bluejets said:

If you go to the "full story " link in #1, it shows all the relative regions in detail.

Really? 

Good app...........

https://www.ventusky.com/

32 minutes ago, transam said:

Good app...........

https://www.ventusky.com/

Someone's confused........????

7 hours ago, transam said:

Someone's confused........????

There's always one or two.