The Wind Has Changed Direction

[Jai Dee]

When I went outside this morning I immediately noticed that the wind direction had changed... it's now blowing from the sea... more specifically, from the South-West.

Does this mean that the monsoon season has finally started and we might finally see some much needed rain?

[johng]

Well it certainly rained yesterday evening..and well in to the early hours of this morning.

[astral]

The SW monsoon should have been well established since May!!

The heaviest rain is usually Sept and October.

Watchout that the dry NE monsoon does not arrive early, ie before November.

If that happens we are in real trouble.

[hughden]

Most unusually, the wind has been coming in from the North East for the last couple of days; probably related to the depression which is over the region and bringing all the storms and flooding. Will no doubt switch back to South West once the depression is past; the dry, north east monsoon will not be with us for a couple more months.

[bartender100]

We are certainly getting it tonight,I bet its quiet down town,its stopped me going out.Would not be suprised if there is not flooding.

[johng]

Yep... its raining cats and dogs tonight..

[bartender100]

Has it been flooding in Pattaya,I'm up the hill so its ok,but not been out yet downtown.Still raining now,and a bit chilly

[sriracha john]

"Rain in Pattaya" is a good thread...

[thaiflyer1]

Has it been flooding in Pattaya,I'm up the hill so its ok,but not been out yet downtown.Still raining now,and a bit chilly

Just got back from Friendship on the bike...........Soi Nern Plub Wahn, Middle Road and third road all ok............slight flooding on Soi Khao Noi but nothing major.