Typhoon Kalmaegi to bring heavy rain to Thailand till Sep 18

BANGKOK, 16 September 2014 (NNT) – Many parts of Thailand are expected to be battered by heavy rains until Thursday as a consequence of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which is moving towards Vietnam.

According to the latest report from the Meteorological Department, Typhoon Kalmaegi is currently located 600 kilometers east of Hanoi, Vietnam in the South China Sea.

After causing devastation in the Philippines, the system is moving towards the west-northwest at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to sweep across the Chinese island of Hainan very soon before making landfall in northern Vietnam tomorrow.

At the same time, the strong southwest monsoon will continue to hover over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Under such circumstances, increased rainfall is predicted nationwide between now and September 18, with scattered showers to be seen in 60-80 percent of the area. Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast and East of the country as well as on the west coast of the South.

People living in the affected areas are encouraged to beware of possible disasters. With 2-3 meter high waves, it is advised that small boats be kept ashore for the time being.

On September 19, the southwest monsoon is expected to begin winding down, allowing the majority of Thailand to enjoy drier conditions, with rain possible in 40-60 percent of the area.


-- NNT 2014-09-16

JUst passed through Hong KOng overnight. Day off work.

Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast, East, West Coast and the South. That pretty much covers the entire country

"On September 19, the southwest monsoon is expected to begin winding down, allowing the majority of Thailand to enjoy drier conditions, with rain possible in 40-60 percent of the area."

Typical ThaiMet expertise at work. They know exact date when season changes. Then drier but still 40-60% rainy. Might as well just say "we don't know... krap" ;-)

Lol

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=20.5&lon=110.2&zoom=6&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=1&hur.wr=0&hur.cod=1&hur.fx=1&hur.obs=1&fire=0&ft=0&sl=0

This link is a map tracking Kalmaegi. you can surimpose the satellite imaging by selecting "satellite" in the "layers" menu on the right. it will give you a pretty good idea of the area that can expect downpours from this typhoon, and yes, this should cover about all of Thailand...

Chiang Rai, Phyao, Nan. Could be a tad wet and windy. These systems often turn due west on landfall, which is why Issan normally gets a drenching. Land fall for this one is predicted much much further North. Stocking up on beer and drinking water later.

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=20.5&lon=110.2&zoom=6&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=1&hur.wr=0&hur.cod=1&hur.fx=1&hur.obs=1&fire=0&ft=0&sl=0

This link is a map tracking Kalmaegi. you can surimpose the satellite imaging by selecting "satellite" in the "layers" menu on the right. it will give you a pretty good idea of the area that can expect downpours from this typhoon, and yes, this should cover about all of Thailand...

Excellent link. The sat layer tells the story!

"On September 19, the southwest monsoon is expected to begin winding down, allowing the majority of Thailand to enjoy drier conditions, with rain possible in 40-60 percent of the area."

Typical ThaiMet expertise at work. They know exact date when season changes. Then drier but still 40-60% rainy. Might as well just say "we don't know... krap" ;-)

A forecast is a prediction or estimate of a future event or trend and not what will definitely happen. I keep that in mind when reading the weather bulletins.

Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast, East, West Coast and the South. That pretty much covers the entire country

Which is probably why it stated: Under such circumstances, increased rainfall is predicted nationwide between now and September 18 ..."

Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast, East, West Coast and the South. That pretty much covers the entire country

You're right! But there are many citizen over here thinking the 'entire country' is Bangkok which is not mentioned in this 'report'

All calm in the north

Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast, East, West Coast and the South. That pretty much covers the entire country

Meteorology and baseball are the only two careers, where you get paid big money to be wrong, or to not connect, two thirds of the time.

Heavy downpours are likely in the North, Northeast, East, West Coast and the South. That pretty much covers the entire country

You're right! But there are many citizen over here thinking the 'entire country' is Bangkok which is not mentioned in this 'report'

What.., Bangkok isn't the center of the universe