Thailand braces for intense heat with temperatures soaring

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Thailand is bracing for a severe heatwave, with weather maps turning a deep red, verging on black, indicating extreme temperatures are on the way. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts this year to be hotter by approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius compared to the previous year. Some areas may experience highs of up to 44.5 degrees Celsius.

 

The five provinces expected to be hardest hit are Mae Hong Son, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, and Udon Thani.

 

A recent release from the Thai Weather Forecasting page highlighted weather conditions for the week of February 19 to February 25, specifically at 1pm each day. The charts showed a consistent trend into the red to black zones, symbolising intense heat. During such hot conditions, the public is advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours and to stay hydrated, reported KhaoSod.

While many are already feeling the increased heat, this transition period at the end of the cool season typically brings variable weather, including possible rainfall in some regions next week.

In related news, a powerful weather front is currently affecting Thailand, with the TMD issuing a severe weather warning for 17 provinces. Eastern regions are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with 30% of the area predicted to experience heavy thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind, and possible hail.

The warning comes as a new high-pressure system from China covers the upper part of Vietnam and is forecast to extend its influence over the northeastern part of Thailand.

 

Areas in the lower northeast, and the lower central region, including Bangkok and its vicinities, the east, and the upper south, are affected by a combination of southerly and southeasterly winds. This convergence is causing thunderstorms with strong winds and hail in some areas initially, followed by a temperature drop.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of พยากรณ์อากาศประเทศไทย Facebook

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-20

 

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[daveAustin]

Nasty. Reckon we’re in for heat records worldwide this year. Central/northern Thailand won’t be a nice place to be. 

Edited February 20 by daveAustin

[quake]

Oh no,  we're all gonna die, again.

[Thailand]

Just to confirm that the current reasonably acceptable temperatures of "winter" will soon be changing to hot summer temperatures much the same a previous years.

[scottiejohn]

2 minutes ago, quake said:

Oh no,  we're all gonna die, again.

When did YOU last die?

[ezzra]

Yesterday, in Pattaya it recorded 80% humidity, forcing me to turn on the A/C all day long at home living

in a high rise stone throw away from the sea and not a breeze to be felt...

[quake]

11 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

When did YOU last die?

 

Last time I let the wife use my ATM card for a few days.

[huangnon]

34 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Just to confirm that the current reasonably acceptable temperatures of "winter" will soon be changing to hot summer temperatures much the same a previous years.

 

Yes, but we're bracing ourselves for the severity of these soaring temperatures!!!!!   (And soaring BS headlines).

Again.

[Enoon]

1 hour ago, Thailand said:

Just to confirm that the current reasonably acceptable temperatures of "winter" will soon be changing to hot summer temperatures much the same a previous years.

 

Likely very much not the same as previous years:

 

 

Last year saw a marked temperature divergence from previous years, commencing in June/July.

 

Trend so far this year indicates that a further increasing divergence has commenced already this year.

 

The Average February Mean Daily Maximum for my province is heading towards being exceeded by at least 1-1.5 degrees this year.

 

You don't know what is going to happen.

 

 

Edited February 20 by Enoon

[still kicking]

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Nasty. Reckon we’re in for heat records worldwide this year. Central/northern Thailand won’t be a nice place to be. 

We just had 7days of 40 plus and I am not in Thailand.

[still kicking]

Marble Bar, known as Australia’s hottest town, is indeed bracing for extreme temperatures. The forecast suggests that the temperature could reach 49°C this weekend¹. This is close to the Australian temperature record for December, which is 49.9°C, set at Nullarbor in South Australia on the same date in 2019¹. The highest temperature ever recorded in Australia was 50.7°C at Oodnadatta Airport in South Australia, in January 1960¹. So, while Marble Bar may not break the all-time Australian record this weekend, it’s certainly approaching it. Stay cool and hydrated if you’re in the area!

[John Drake]

Got through several 43 degree days in Bangkok last year with some misery but no problems. Figure I can make through a few at 44. Limit aircon to use at night only, if possible. Acclimatization helps.

[scottiejohn]

3 hours ago, quake said:

 

Last time I let the wife use my ATM card for a few days.

That should have resulted in her dying, not you!

😄

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

Yesterday, in Pattaya it recorded 80% humidity, forcing me to turn on the A/C all day long at home living

in a high rise stone throw away from the sea and not a breeze to be felt...

 

Being by the sea raises humidity, doesn't it?

[Bangkok Barry]

On 2/20/2024 at 11:02 AM, still kicking said:

Marble Bar, known as Australia’s hottest town, is indeed bracing for extreme temperatures. The forecast suggests that the temperature could reach 49°C this weekend¹. This is close to the Australian temperature record for December, which is 49.9°C, set at Nullarbor in South Australia on the same date in 2019¹. The highest temperature ever recorded in Australia was 50.7°C at Oodnadatta Airport in South Australia, in January 1960¹. So, while Marble Bar may not break the all-time Australian record this weekend, it’s certainly approaching it. Stay cool and hydrated if you’re in the area!

 

Different kind of heat in Australia. I've been comfortable wearing a jacket in 40 degrees, and I'd sometimes go outside to stand in 43 degrees. Just move slowly, but the low humidity means it isn't too uncomfortable. 

[Bangkok Barry]

 

We've got 35 or 36 forecast in my area of Kalasin Province for at least the next 10 days. About average.

[digger70]

On 2/20/2024 at 11:02 AM, still kicking said:

Marble Bar, known as Australia’s hottest town, is indeed bracing for extreme temperatures. The forecast suggests that the temperature could reach 49°C this weekend¹. This is close to the Australian temperature record for December, which is 49.9°C, set at Nullarbor in South Australia on the same date in 2019¹. The highest temperature ever recorded in Australia was 50.7°C at Oodnadatta Airport in South Australia, in January 1960¹. So, while Marble Bar may not break the all-time Australian record this weekend, it’s certainly approaching it. Stay cool and hydrated if you’re in the area!

Nice to show us that, Kicker I remember some 40 + up in NQ hunting Pigs .

So it's Nothing New . The Scaremongers will be coming out the woodworks now to blame it on the Natural Phenomena/ Global Warming.

[arick]

For FS. 

[arick]

Last year March first was 40 c stayed that way for two months.  My pool will be warm as piss 

[ThaiFelix]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The warning comes as a new high-pressure system from China covers the upper part of Vietnam and is forecast to extend its influence over the northeastern part of Thailand.

From China?  I should have known, the unscrupulous devils!

[arick]

Time to go down to the equator to be cooler

[Zack61]

Combined with the inevitable smoke this could be insufferable and downright dangerous. 
I hope the electricity network can cope. 

[Frankie baby]

Roll-on the thunderstorms- keeps the dust down.

[Guderian]

Please show us the forecast for Songkran, if the temperature chart is red to black in mid-February, then in 2 months from now it should resemble a black hole, lol.

[spidermike007]

Yikes. Actually, I just recently returned from yet another trip to the US. I was in Los Angeles, and left before the great floods. But, it did rain a few times, and it was fairly cold, this time of year. Not pleasant. After a month there, I have stopped complaining about the heat. Would rather have the AC cranked up, and sleep comfortably at night, than have the heat cranked up trying to stay warm. Also, the place I was staying was always cold. No thanks. I will take the heat. Bring it on.

[AlexRich]

I noticed that the number of storms hitting the UK this winter were noticeably higher. Every country is experiencing weird weather systems. If periods of intense heat become normal for Thailand it will reduce expat and tourism numbers. Coupled with the pollution the place will be unpleasant to live in. 

[Fairynuff]

19 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Nice to show us that, Kicker I remember some 40 + up in NQ hunting Pigs .

So it's Nothing New . The Scaremongers will be coming out the woodworks now to blame it on the Natural Phenomena/ Global Warming.

And the deniers will still be denying.

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, Enoon said:

You don't know what is going to happen

I reckon you won't need to have much fantasy to know what to expect. Maybe I'll make plans to go back to Ballybunion? (Ireland)😳

[charleskerins]

4 hours ago, quake said:

Oh no,  we're all gonna die, again.

Many will but only once.    You sound bright.

[charleskerins]

12 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Yikes. Actually, I just recently returned from yet another trip to the US. I was in Los Angeles, and left before the great floods. But, it did rain a few times, and it was fairly cold, this time of year. Not pleasant. After a month there, I have stopped complaining about the heat. Would rather have the AC cranked up, and sleep comfortably at night, than have the heat cranked up trying to stay warm. Also, the place I was staying was always cold. No thanks. I will take the heat. Bring it on.

 

Edited February 20 by charleskerins
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