Summer storm warning for upper Thailand

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A fierce summer storm is currently impacting upper Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning for severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and occasional hail. The department advises the public to avoid open areas, take precautions, and stay up-to-date with the latest weather reports.

 

The clash of a high-pressure system over upper Thailand and the South China Sea with intensely hot weather has created the perfect conditions for summer storms to develop, particularly in the northern regions of the country.

 

These storms bring with them the potential for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hail, particularly affecting provinces such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, and Tak.

 

The TMD, in its tenth announcement for this year, detailed the impact areas and advised the public to be cautious of the dangers that these summer storms may pose.

The statement, released today at 5am, highlighted the need for citizens to stay away from open fields, large trees, weak buildings, and billboards that might be susceptible to storm damage. It also warned of the possibility of lightning in some areas.

Farmers have been advised to prepare for the storm’s impact on agricultural production, taking measures to protect their crops and livestock. As the weather system continues to bring turbulent conditions, individuals in the affected provinces should monitor updates from the TMD. The department has promised to provide ongoing updates, with the next announcement scheduled for later on today, at 5pm, reported KhaoSod.

 

The TMD maintains a 24-hour service for weather updates, which can be accessed on their website or through their hotline numbers.

 

In related news, Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issued a warning for a summer storm expected to affect 60 provinces across the northern, northeastern, and central regions and Bangkok from April 8 to April 11.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Luuk Van Der Naalt, Unsplash

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-11

 

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[connda]

We had a good rain with wind last night, but still sad to wake up this morning to see the mountains still obscured with "killer air" smog, although it is better than the last few days (Worst Air In The World Awards being handed out to Chiang Mai).

Hopefully more storms means more bad air scoured out of the valleys.  We can hope.

[Mike Lister]

We have a blue sky in Mae Rim this morning. I'm shocked, I never knew there was a sky of any colour in Mae Rim in April.

[toofarnorth]

Big storm last night up here about as far north as one can get.  One tree stuck in the gate another bush went flying across the lawn.

Had to go round closing all the windows , power went off 3 times so went to bed. At least the mountains are back in view and the air fresher.

[Korat Kiwi]

Yesterday in Non Thai (Korat) it was fantastic.  Very dark sky's with a lot  of wind/thunder/lightening and a bit of rain. 

 

The best thing was that the temp dropped from 49+ down to 28-29. It was liveable again....bordering on cool. 

 

Funny but 28 is a heatwave in NZ... Everyone would be at the beach. 

[bwanajohn]

I live at 900 m above sea level.We had two inches of rain in the last two days.Night time temp dropped to 17c

Aqi is about 70 and day time dropped to from 36 to 22 during and immediately after the storms we also got hail almost enough to shovel.Absolutely lovely and more rain hopefully today an tomorrow. Back up to 32 now at 13.30

 

 

[ChaiyaTH]

Even the air is still far from clean it has been like possible to breathe normal again since last night, almost shocking how I right away feel better, less tired and energized. This is really my last year ever experiencing this stuff too, not in a rush to get out now but def before the next time.