Northern Thailand prepares for severe summer storms

[webfact]

Thailand is currently bracing for a series of summer storms that are expected to unleash heavy rains, hail, and strong winds across the northern regions of the country. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning, highlighting the imminent weather disturbances brought on by a high-pressure area extending from China that will impact the country until Thursday, April 11.

 

Residents in the northern parts of Thailand are experiencing sweltering heat, which, when combined with a western disturbance moving through Myanmar and northern Thailand from April 9 to April 11, is likely to result in turbulent weather conditions. The summer storms are anticipated to bring thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible hail in some areas, as well as the risk of lightning strikes.

 

The TMD urged citizens to take precautions against the summer storms, advising against staying in open areas, under large trees, near weak structures, and close to billboards that may not withstand the strong winds. Farmers are also advised to protect their crops and livestock from potential damage.

The regions predicted to be affected by the severe weather today, April 9, include several provinces in the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern parts of Thailand, as well as Bangkok and its vicinity. Tomorrow, additional areas in these regions are expected to face the impact of the summer storms.

 

By Thursday, the forecast indicates that the Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, and Tak provinces will also experience the effects of the storm.

The public is encouraged to stay updated with the latest announcements from the TMD and to seek information from their website or call their 24-hour hotline. The department will continue to monitor the situation and is scheduled to issue further updates as the weather develops, reported KhaoSod.

 

As these summer storms are a recurring seasonal phenomenon in Thailand, the emphasis remains on preparedness and awareness to mitigate the risks associated with such severe weather events. The safety and readiness of the population, particularly in the most vulnerable regions, are of utmost importance to minimize the adverse impacts of the storms.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-09

 

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[connda]

Good - hopefully it will blow the "killer air" out of the mountain valleys. 

[mfd101]

Nice rain here in south Surin this morning (roughly 1 hour of medium rain), the first since November (apart from two barely noticeable little showers a week ago).

 

More needed.

[Photoguy21]

They usually get heavy storms in the rainy season, so what is so different now?

[Will B Good]

Ha.....just reading this thread and there was a deafening clap of thunder......bring it on.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is currently bracing for a series of summer storms that are expected to unleash heavy rains, hail, and strong winds across the northern regions of the country.

Could do with some in the central areas, 40+ every day and sticky

[bkkcanuck8]

12 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

They usually get heavy storms in the rainy season, so what is so different now?

[I am by no means an expert in anything -- in this area].  I would think the issue could be that the hotter than normal weather meeting cold fronts - could produce stronger and more turbulent weather than average ... just a guess.

[worgeordie]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The summer storms are anticipated to bring thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible hail in some areas, as well as the risk of lightning strikes.

Plus the electric going off...they forgot that part.

 

regards worgeordie

[parallelman]

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

Plus the electric going off...they forgot that part.

 

regards worgeordie

Ha, beat me to it. It has just got very dark outside and I'm expecting just that.

[Photoguy21]

1 hour ago, bkkcanuck8 said:

[I am by no means an expert in anything -- in this area].  I would think the issue could be that the hotter than normal weather meeting cold fronts - could produce stronger and more turbulent weather than average ... just a guess.

You could be right, I hope it doesnt for the sake of the people in the North but we cant consider speculation as fact either.

[0ffshore360]

Late or early this sort of weather is typical of the start to the wet season. The wind gusts terrify my wife but she has no fear of the lightening. Rain was predicted for both yesterday and today but apart from very distant thunder and lightening it was a non event. Night rain would be nice.

[Asquith Production]

2 hours ago, bkkcanuck8 said:

[I am by no means an expert in anything -- in this area].  I would think the issue could be that the hotter than normal weather meeting cold fronts - could produce stronger and more turbulent weather than average ... just a guess.

Me neither but we always get the damaging wind with the hot weather not so much in the rainy season.

[Asquith Production]

3 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

They usually get heavy storms in the rainy season, so what is so different now?

The temperature is the difference during these highs over 40 the air expands and rises quickly. The cooler air takes its place creating wind. With lower temp in the rainy season its not so noticeable

[Lazybones]

18 hours ago, parallelman said:

Ha, beat me to it. It has just got very dark outside and I'm expecting just that.

We got about 1 hour of good rain here in Phetchabun this morning

[Photoguy21]

18 hours ago, Asquith Production said:

The temperature is the difference during these highs over 40 the air expands and rises quickly. The cooler air takes its place creating wind. With lower temp in the rainy season its not so noticeable

Could it be due to La Nina?

[Asquith Production]

Could be, but they reckon La Nina developing between June and August.