Thailand grapples with scorching heat and sporadic thunderstorms

[webfact]

 

Thailand is currently experiencing a period of intense heat, with many areas also facing sporadic thunderstorms. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a 24-hour forecast indicating that a low-pressure system, stemming from the prevailing heat, is covering the upper parts of the country. This system is expected to bring very hot weather and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day. The general public is advised to take precautions and look after their health due to the extreme heat.

 

The southern and southeast winds are carrying moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to the lower northeastern, lower central, and eastern regions of Thailand. This influx of moisture could lead to thunderstorms in some areas. People in the upper parts of Thailand are urged to be cautious of the potential dangers posed by these thunderstorms during this period.

 

In the seas, the east and southeast winds are affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea. These conditions are expected to lead to thunderstorms in some areas of the south, with wave heights in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea reaching about 1 metre. In areas experiencing thunderstorms, waves could exceed 1 metre. Fishermen are advised to avoid sailing in these conditions.

Additionally, the upper northern parts, the lower northeastern region, the central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the eastern region, continue to experience moderate to high levels of dust particles/smog. This is due to weakening winds in these areas and poor air circulation.

The weather forecast for Thailand from 6am today to 6am tomorrow predicts hot weather with patchy clouds in the daytime for the northern region, with minimum temperatures ranging from 17 to 25 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures hitting 36 to 40 degrees Celsius. Southwest winds are expected to travel at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

In the lower northeastern region, hot weather with patchy clouds during the day is anticipated, along with a 10% chance of thunderstorms in areas including Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperatures are forecast to be 22 to 25 degrees Celsius with maximums of 36 to 38 degrees Celsius and southwest winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

Temperature rises

 

The central region is also set to experience very hot weather, with light rain in some lower parts. Minimum temperatures are expected to be 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, with maximums reaching 37 to 40 degrees Celsius, and southern winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

In the eastern region, hot weather with patchy clouds during the day is forecast for the upper parts, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, particularly in Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Minimum temperatures could be 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, with maximums of 33 to 37 degrees Celsius, and southerly winds at speeds of 10 to 30 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are expected to be less than 1 metre high but could exceed 1 metre in stormy areas.

 

For the southern region (east coast), hot daytime weather with a 10% chance of thunderstorms is predicted, mainly affecting Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Minimum temperatures may range from 23 to 25 degrees Celsius, with highs of 33 to 38 degrees Celsius, and southeast winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are likely to be about 1 metre high, with higher waves in stormy areas.

 

In the southern region (west coast), hot daytime weather with light rain in some places is expected. Minimum temperatures could be 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, with maximums of 35 to 38 degrees Celsius, and easterly winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour. Sea waves are anticipated to be about 1 metre high, with higher waves in stormy areas further from the coast, reported KhaoSod.

 

In Bangkok and its vicinity, hot weather with patchy clouds during the day is forecast, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms. Minimum temperatures are expected to be 26 to 28 degrees Celsius, with maximums of 34 to 37 degrees Celsius.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-25

 

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[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, webfact said:

Thailand is currently experiencing a period of intense heat,

Thailand is currently experiencing a period of intense heat THE HOT SEASON,

[Denim]

Tell me about it .

 

 

[John Drake]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In Bangkok and its vicinity, hot weather with patchy clouds during the day is forecast, with a 10% chance of thunderstorms. Minimum temperatures are expected to be 26 to 28 degrees Celsius,

 

You can forget about 26 unless you're hit with a rain shower. 

[dinsdale]

14 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

You can forget about 26 unless you're hit with a rain shower. 

It does say minimum but even then night temps probably won't go down to 26.

[John Drake]

16 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

It does say minimum but even then night temps probably won't go down to 26.

 

Yeah. For the past week, 28 has been the low out here in the western suburbs of Bangkok. It's not the daily highs, even 41 or so, that are the problem. It's the high lows around 28 or 29 at night with high humidity that makes things miserable at times. Nights can be like a sauna here.

[Crossy]

Madam decided that we would grapple by getting a new, more powerful (but more efficient) aircon for our bedroom.

 

Bought it at Homepro on Sunday morning, the crew installed it this morning.

 

[Crossy]

An off-topic attempt to de-rail the thread has been removed.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is currently experiencing a period of intense heat, with many areas also facing sporadic thunderstorms. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a 24-hour forecast indicating that a low-pressure system, stemming from the prevailing heat, is covering the upper parts of the country. This system is expected to bring very hot weather and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day. The general public is advised to take precautions and look after their health due to the extreme heat

So normal weather then?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

Madam decided that we would grapple by getting a new, more powerful (but more efficient) aircon for our bedroom.

 

Bought it at Homepro on Sunday morning, the crew installed it this morning.

 

Sleep tight tonight, don't let the bed bugs bite.

[RPCVguy]

It is the heat of the season, combined with high enough humidity to make it feel even hotter.
Today, the actual temperature of 37.5ºC feels like 40.2ºC
https://earth.nullschool.net/#2024/03/25/0600Z/wind/surface/level/overlay=misery_index/orthographic=-256.68,22.35,1823/loc=100.707,14.146

 

The ongoing warming of the seas add to humidity and pre-warm the air  more - before it reaches shore. It will make this El Nino hot season hotter than those of the past. Future cycles will get still worse. Here is a graph tracking ocean temperatures
https://climatereanalyzer.org/clim/sst_daily/

 

Air over the tropics peaks during both the spring and autumn equinox. As the oceans warm, those seasonal peaks also increase on average.
https://climatereanalyzer.org/clim/t2_daily/?dm_id=tropics

Edited March 25 by RPCVguy
typo fixed

[digger70]

Thailand grapples with scorching heat ,

 

Same Ol Same Ol Happens Every Yr .

If you don't know they call that the hot Season.   5555 

[RPCVguy]

27 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Thailand grapples with scorching heat ,

 

Same Ol Same Ol Happens Every Yr .

If you don't know they call that the hot Season.   5555 

Not quite. Each cycle of El Nino gets hotter.

For the tropics in general, and Thailand in particular, temperatures peak during both the spring and autumn equinox. As the planet warms, the oceans warm, and those seasonal temperature peaks also increase on average.
https://climatereanalyzer.org/clim/t2_daily/?dm_id=tropics

[digger70]

11 hours ago, RPCVguy said:

Not quite. Each cycle of El Nino gets hotter.

For the tropics in general, and Thailand in particular, temperatures peak during both the spring and autumn equinox. As the planet warms, the oceans warm, and those seasonal temperature peaks also increase on average.
https://climatereanalyzer.org/clim/t2_daily/?dm_id=tropics

Remember that there's a thing called a Phenomenon 

This happens , Sometimes it gets Warmer and sometimes it gets  Cooler .

Why all the Scaremongering. There's Nothing new about this .

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1102634964207529

[Skipalongcassidy]

Yes... the sky is falling

[BritManToo]

19 hours ago, dinsdale said:

It does say minimum but even then night temps probably won't go down to 26.

18c this morning in Chiang Mai.

[jacko45k]

Yes got hit with a pretty heavy thunderstorm where I am after  morning of heat yesterday......glad of it. Power stayed on too!

[UbonEagle]

A week or 2 visit only back to TH between March-May while I’m still working, not planning any different when I’m retired 😊