A high-pressure system is presently sweeping across northern and eastern Thailand, resulting in rainfall across the country. Weather warnings have been issued for 38 provinces, with Bangkok experiencing a 30% drop in rainfall.

 

Unpredictable winds and sea waves higher than 2 metres were reported today. The Thai weather forecast predicts that a monsoon trough is approaching the eastern and upper southern regions, leading to a surge in low-pressure areas over the South China Sea.

 

The high-pressure system is still covering the northern and northeastern regions, causing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in southern areas.

Residents in these areas are urged to exercise caution against heavy to very heavy rain and potential flash floods or runoff, specifically in mountainous areas near water channels and low-lying regions. Also, precautions should be taken against thunderstorms during this period.

In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, waves are approximately 1 metre high, while areas experiencing thunderstorms may see waves higher than 2 metres. Mariners are advised to navigate with care and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: Donat Photography/ EyeEm

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-16

 

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Do the Thai's have an equivalent to "The boy who cried wolf"?

 

We get these "forecasts" of heavy weather daily and it never materialises.

 

One day it will and nobody will be ready.

 

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

We get these "forecasts" of heavy weather daily and it never materialises.

Yes, this is the composite rainfall radar picture at 12:30. Hardly alarming, is it?

 

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

Do the Thai's have an equivalent to "The boy who cried wolf"?

 

We get these "forecasts" of heavy weather daily and it never materialises.

 

One day it will and nobody will be ready.

 

Pattaya got  hit hard yesterday , Korat has had nonstop rain and KK and Ubon 

Edited October 16, 20232 yr by Irish star

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A high-pressure system is presently sweeping across northern and eastern Thailand, resulting in rainfall across the country.

I was under the impression that it was low-pressure systems which brought rain.

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Weather warnings have been issued for 38 provinces

And these 38 provinces are.......?

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

Do the Thai's have an equivalent to "The boy who cried wolf"?

 

We get these "forecasts" of heavy weather daily and it never materialises.

 

One day it will and nobody will be ready.

 

We had a lot of lightning and rain last night here in Hua Hin, so loud that it hurt our ears!

 

Much better today, Monday.

21 minutes ago, OJAS said:

I was under the impression that it was low-pressure systems which brought rain.

 

It is when warm air collides with colder air that things go crazy, like it did here in Hua Hin last night.

2 hours ago, Guderian said:

Yes, this is the composite rainfall radar picture at 12:30. Hardly alarming, is it?

 

Where can I find that map?! Would be interesting to keep a tab on the weather here!

18 minutes ago, Tord55 said:

Where can I find that map?! Would be interesting to keep a tab on the weather here!

 

Have a look on the TMD weather site. Various options.

 

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

 

 

They are very good at predicting rain in the wet season (when it rains almost every day, or more than once a day and often around the same time). Well done.

Edited October 16, 20232 yr by dinsdale

I'll be sure NOT to take an umbrella.