Thailand braces for cold front and fierce monsoons

[snoop1130]

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning due to a powerful cold front and strong northeastern monsoons affecting various regions of the country. The warning, specifically targeting the upper part of Thailand and the lower Gulf of Thailand, indicates that the nation is experiencing unusually volatile weather patterns, leading to cooler to cold temperatures in the north and northeastern parts, and heavy monsoonal impacts in the southern region.

 

The high-pressure system from China, which is now covering the upper part of Thailand, has caused temperatures to plummet, resulting in cold to chilly weather across the northern and northeastern regions. The central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, is experiencing cooler weather, especially in the mornings. Residents in the upper parts of the country are advised to take care of their health due to the rapid drop in temperatures, reported KhaoSod.

 

In response to the northeastern monsoon that is covering the Gulf of Thailand and the southern part of the country, the TMD reported that the lower Gulf of Thailand is witnessing strong winds with wave heights ranging from 2 to 3 meters. In areas where thunderstorms are prevalent, waves are expected to exceed 3 meters. This has led to a warning for residents along the southern coastal regions on the eastern side to be cautious of the dangerous high waves crashing towards the shore.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

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[KannikaP]

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

[retarius]

3 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

555555555

[KhunBENQ]

Severe? Fierce?

Such dramatic words.

Today at noon I gave up and switched on AC in the car.

Misc weather forecasts for our area show a chilly 16 C (60 F) for tomorrow morning, cool 29 C ( 84 F) at noon and unbelievable wind speeds of 7 kph.

Today some leafs have fallen from the trees. Believe or not

[mfd101]

So why does NONE of any of this show up on Accuweather's forecasts for the next 3 days or on its radar map?

 

If it's as it was a few days ago with much the same warnings from the TMD but nothing to disturb the cool nights and warm-to-hottish days, I think I'll be guided by Accuweather.

[KhunBENQ]

Folks in Pattaya get your padded jackets out. 24 C predicted for Wednesday morning

[tomazbodner]

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

It's cold weather inside that train...

[mamypoko]

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

And my first laugh of the day goes to you, KannikaP! 

  

                     Your next drink is on me

[tandor]

7 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

It's cold weather inside that train...

tracking the Isobars

[jacko45k]

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

They are tracking the storm and on the rails.

[soalbundy]

10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Severe? Fierce?

Such dramatic words.

Today at noon I gave up and switched on AC in the car.

Misc weather forecasts for our area show a chilly 16 C (60 F) for tomorrow morning, cool 29 C ( 84 F) at noon and unbelievable wind speeds of 7 kph.

Today some leafs have fallen from the trees. Believe or not

Fierce mild.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning due to a powerful cold front and strong northeastern monsoons affecting various regions of the country. The warning, specifically targeting the upper part of Thailand and the lower Gulf of Thailand, indicates that the nation is experiencing unusually volatile weather patterns, leading to cooler to cold temperatures in the north and northeastern parts, and heavy monsoonal impacts in the southern region.

I hope it meets in the middle to cover the central regions, afternoon temps are stifling at the moment.

[rovinman]

10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Severe? Fierce?

Such dramatic words.

Today at noon I gave up and switched on AC in the car.

Misc weather forecasts for our area show a chilly 16 C (60 F) for tomorrow morning, cool 29 C ( 84 F) at noon and unbelievable wind speeds of 7 kph.

Today some leafs have fallen from the trees. Believe or not

 

Mine too  !

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

Why am I thinking of the Rawhide song?

[Skipalongcassidy]

My Thai wife thinks 17c is cold... I think that it comfortable... so her headline would read "Plummeting Temperatures"... while mine would read "Balmy Comfortable Temperatures"... we would both be right of course.

[mikebell]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a powerful cold front

Bring it on - I had to put a shirt on for breakfast on the terrace yesterday!

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, mamypoko said:

And my first laugh of the day goes to you, KannikaP! 

  

                     Your next drink is on me

And your member name gives me mine. Cheers.

[wombat]

13 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

It's rain with a t in front of it, silly Billy.😊

[Bangkok Barry]

 

I'm in the NE and my 10-day forecast is for 33-37 degrees. Being a weather forecaster is great - you can say whatever, get it wrong and never get fired as everyone just expects it as normal.

[Kwaibill]

14 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Why does a Weather Warning have a photo of a train?

Arctic Express?