What's The Weather Doing Now?

[John 1]

Torrential downpour in Bophut, wrecking my gutters so much water.

Don't worry; God has told me sunny skies will return sunday.

[Birdman]

Sun and blue skies for ... 11? ...22? .... months and now for 3 or 5 or 6 days rolling thunderstorms, quiet ok with me for a change

[BusyBee123]

Crystal bay is a bit rough when the weather sets in!

[sticky]

If anyone interested, at my place upper Soi 5 in Maenam

As of 7 am today we have had 20.48 inches of rain for the month, 17.5 " in the last few days.

[Rooo]

Lots of rain, it's the wind with it that kills me.

[samuijimmy]

Lots of rain, it's the wind with it that kills me.

It blows your hair off ?

Pretty calm around Maenam this morning, even the sun is trying to come out, roads not too flooded, ( a few inches in spots, late yesterday).....

but we are waiting for the water to flow down from Sticky's area on Soi 5....that could change things!!!

[PoorSucker]

Crystal bay is a bit rough when the weather sets in!

http://www.samuiwebcam.com/crystal_bay_koh_samui.html

[Mole]

Still bad man. Water gone down maybe only 5cm.

Dao Seafood market, Chaweng.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Mole

[Rooo]

This topic has been updated with the latest posts.

[samuijimmy]

^ Yeah that was getting confusing

Pleased we have another photographer, thanks Mole! I would not want to head down that way!

Sorry for the poor merchants and people living down that way around the Doa Market... not fun...

I rushed to get some washing on the line, now just hope the sun stays long enough to dry it !

This was down at Maenam beach at the end of Soi 4 yesterday, lots of sediment coming from the river.. but not as rough as some areas... after looking at the web cam!

[samuijimmy]

Well after three very nice days... The wind and rain has started again.... there is a fair bit of thunder rumbling too, around Maenam!

How about the rest of the island?

[Tropicalevo]

Wet and windy for a while here in the NE bit.

[foggy1]

Heavy constant drizzle now in the Bophut area :-(

[MantisMan]

Last Saturday, on my way towards Lamai, getting near the "ROCK" area, on my scooter, I was nearly blown over into opposing traffic.

Scared the B-jeesus out of me!

[saweden]

Was on aircraft that attempted landing at around 8:50 this morning but had to abort and fly back up again and land at Donsak instead. Totally scary landing, scared the shit out of me.

[AngThong]

Was on aircraft that attempted landing at around 8:50 this morning but had to abort and fly back up again and land at Donsak instead. Totally scary landing, scared the shit out of me.

Crazy! Glad you landed safely in the end!

[SamuiRes]

Massive lightning strike just now in Bangrak - all our lights went out and then came back on - surprised it did not blow the surge protector. My wife said she saw the strike somewhere over towards the airport.

[samuijimmy]

Wow!

A real mixed bag of weather today! Wind, rain, sunny, more wind and the surf is really up along the north coast...

All Lomprayah and Lomlaurk boats have been moved to Nathon, and any of their boats coming from Chumpon, KT and KP will be headed to Nathon pier until it clams down...

View looking across to KP... it's probably as bad over there!

^ Do not try swimming in the rough waters... waves coming in to fast and furious!

This was earlier today down near Chinese temple in Maenam ... not so bad!.... then.

[Rooo]

Warning
"Cool to Cold Weather, Heavy Rain and Strong Wind-Wave"
No. 9 Time Issued : November 29, 2013 The nearly active high pressure area from China continues covering Thailand until

3 December. Cooler weather by 4-6 °C drops and windy is likely over the North, the Northeast,

the Central and the East. Cold weather, as well as temperature lower than 16 °C, is expected in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun, Lampang, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanomand Mukdahan. People should take care of their health due to the cooler weather.

The stronger northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, and the low pressure moves from the lower South China Sea to the lower South of the country and neighboring Malaysia during 2-3 December. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast Chumphon downward. People should beware of the heavy to very heavy rain. The wind wave in the Gulf is expected 2-4 meters high. All ships should with caution and small boats in the middle Gulf from Chumphon downward keep ashore during 29 November to 3 December.

The advisory will be effect on 29 November 2013 at 10.00 p.m.

(Signed) Worapat Tiewthanom

(Mr. Worapat Tiewthanom)

Director-General, Thai Meteorological Department

[AngThong]

Warning

"Cool to Cold Weather, Heavy Rain and Strong Wind-Wave"

No. 9 Time Issued : November 29, 2013 The nearly active high pressure area from China continues covering Thailand until

3 December. Cooler weather by 4-6 °C drops and windy is likely over the North, the Northeast,

the Central and the East. Cold weather, as well as temperature lower than 16 °C, is expected in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun, Lampang, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanomand Mukdahan. People should take care of their health due to the cooler weather.

The stronger northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, and the low pressure moves from the lower South China Sea to the lower South of the country and neighboring Malaysia during 2-3 December. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast Chumphon downward. People should beware of the heavy to very heavy rain. The wind wave in the Gulf is expected 2-4 meters high. All ships should with caution and small boats in the middle Gulf from Chumphon downward keep ashore during 29 November to 3 December.

The advisory will be effect on 29 November 2013 at 10.00 p.m.

(Signed) Worapat Tiewthanom

(Mr. Worapat Tiewthanom)

Director-General, Thai Meteorological Department

Thanks... Hopefully won't affect flights to/from Samui during that period. I'll be doing a return trip to Penang...

[samuijimmy]

Looking at the web cam, http://www.samuiwebcam.com/crystal_bay_koh_samui.html

it looks pretty bad.... Wind is blowing pretty good around me... and surf sounds loader than late yesterday afternoon! I am not venturing out to go look!

I think, anyone planning on traveling on ferry or plane, can probably expect delays...

Speed boat tours to outer islands have been cancelled...

Button down the hatches and watch for falling coconuts!

[Tropicalevo]

Button down the hatches and watch for falling coconuts!

That is a definite.

One of my security guards was 'attacked' by one yesterday. He is still in hospital.

[samuijimmy]

Button down the hatches and watch for falling coconuts!

That is a definite.

One of my security guards was 'attacked' by one yesterday. He is still in hospital.

Ouch!...poor guy! ..... and another reason to wear a helmet on a bike too...

[notmyself]

Thanks... Hopefully won't affect flights to/from Samui during that period. I'll be doing a return trip to Penang...

What is the cost of a return to Penang?

[AngThong]

Thanks... Hopefully won't affect flights to/from Samui during that period. I'll be doing a return trip to Penang...

What is the cost of a return to Penang?

An early booking with Fireflyz gets you a "free" ticket, you only pay taxes & airport fees; ~3,000 baht for a return trip. Only trouble is, the flights are right now so spaced that I end up spending 2 nights in Penang. Beats the train anyhow.

Edited November 30, 2013 by AngThong

[PoorSucker]

Thinking about a dip in the ocean today.

Check this first.

http://www.samuiwebcam.com/crystal_bay_koh_samui.html

[saweden]

Thinking about a dip in the ocean today.

Check this first.

http://www.samuiwebcam.com/crystal_bay_koh_samui.html

Holy crap! I'll stay in the pool.

[samuijimmy]

Well don't try it around the Ban Por beach PS>>> this is what is was like this morning !!! Very high tides!

Along where the one way goes through Nathon. Seas calmer but still high!!! Ferries seemed to be arriving at least...

At least no rain, (yet !!!) today.... roads pretty good between Maenam and Nathon, the odd puddle.... and weather calm at Samui Immigration!

[AngThong]

I was a bit bummed when I hiked to Bottle Beach on KPG the other day - virtually everything was boarded up. Only the resort in the middle (BB1?) was open, but I guess it makes sense when the high tides cover pretty much the entire beach. Not much fun sitting at a restaurant with waves lapping against your feet...

[saweden]

Right now in Phu Chaweng. It looks like there will be some sun bathing before the storm