Thunderstorm alert for Thai provinces with rising temps and rough seas

[webfact]

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms across ten provinces, signalling a rise in temperatures for the upper parts of the country. Despite the warmer climate, mornings will continue to be shrouded in fog, retaining the chill, particularly in the northeastern regions. This forecast, released at 5am today (February 14), also highlights an ongoing concern with high levels of dust and smoke particulates.

 

This changing weather pattern is attributed to a weakening high-pressure system over upper Thailand. The northeast monsoon, still robust over the lower Gulf of Thailand and the South, is causing strong waves in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea.

 

The lower Gulf is experiencing waves reaching 2-3 metres in height, escalating to over 3 metres during thunderstorms. Similarly, the upper Gulf faces waves of about 2 metres, increasing further during storm conditions. The Andaman Sea, meanwhile, sees wave heights of 1-2 metres, with areas affected by thunderstorms experiencing swells above 2 metres, reported KhaoSod.

 

Residents along the southern eastern coast are advised to be cautious of the strong winds and waves impacting the shorelines, while mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are urged to navigate with extreme care and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the lower Gulf have been recommended to refrain from setting sail for an additional day due to the adverse conditions.

In terms of air quality, the country is grappling with moderate to high accumulations of dust and smoke due to weakening winds.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

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[lordblackader]

Where's the warning? 

https://www.tmd.go.th/en/warning-and-events/warning-storm

[ThaiFelix]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

an ongoing concern with high levels of dust and smoke particulates.

That damn incense again!...........................

[mfd101]

Another TMD 'forecast' that seems to bear no relation to reality (at least not here in south NE).

[Guderian]

Two days ago it was more or less the opposite warning. I'm not sure if this is down to volatile weather, as mentioned, or volatile forecasting, lol.

 

 

 

[rct99q]

Yesterday morning was the first time I have ever used the heater in my car. I have turned off the AC plenty of times but actually turning the dial to the red zone for heat was a first. It was chilly. Nong Khai

[KhunLA]

20 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Another TMD 'forecast' that seems to bear no relation to reality (at least not here in south NE).

You could actually read the link:

"The southern region, facing the east coast, can anticipate thunderstorms in 20% of the area, predominantly impacting provinces including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. The eastern seaboard from Surat Thani upwards will face northeast winds of 20-35 km/h with 2-metre high waves, increasing beyond 2 metres during thunderstorms.

Conversely, the southern region facing the west coast is forecasted to have thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly affecting provinces like Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, with daytime temperatures heating up."

[Victor Laszlo]

Typically tropical...

[mfd101]

30 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

You could actually read the link:

"The southern region, facing the east coast, can anticipate thunderstorms in 20% of the area, predominantly impacting provinces including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. The eastern seaboard from Surat Thani upwards will face northeast winds of 20-35 km/h with 2-metre high waves, increasing beyond 2 metres during thunderstorms.

Conversely, the southern region facing the west coast is forecasted to have thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly affecting provinces like Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi, with daytime temperatures heating up."

And in the North-East (ie Isaan)? ... which is what I was referring to.

[KhunLA]

13 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

And in the North-East (ie Isaan)? ... which is what I was referring to.

The news blip wasn't about thunderstorms or 'rough seas' in the NE.

 

Let that part sink in 

[mfd101]

3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

The news blip wasn't about thunderstorms or 'rough seas' in the NE.

 

Let that part sink in 

 

On 2/14/2024 at 7:40 AM, webfact said:

signalling a rise in temperatures for the upper parts of the country. Despite the warmer climate, mornings will continue to be shrouded in fog, retaining the chill, particularly in the northeastern regions. ... The northeastern regions will also see cool to cold conditions with morning fog,