Rescue units on standby as thunderstorms about to affect 40 Thai provinces

[Muhendis]

I take whatever the Met. office says with a pinch of salt (seaweed?). The only indicator I use is satellite radar and visual imagery. You can find that at http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/

I do keep a weather eye on the fir cones and my little bit of seaweed outside the back door, but I tend to ignore the likes of Michael Fish and other professionals.

[KIWIBATCH]

...strong winds in Bangkok at the moment..I live on the outskirts...rural area...saw a buffalo blown inside out...and a little further down the road saw a chicken lay the same egg twice...yes strong winds alright...no rain though

[ThaidaGwaii]

I don't know where you folks have been but isolated thunderstorms can sure kick ass in the Nong Khai region...

[Muhendis]

...strong winds in Bangkok at the moment..I live on the outskirts...rural area...saw a buffalo blown inside out...and a little further down the road saw a chicken lay the same egg twice...yes strong winds alright...no rain though

That'll be the thing they've got just over the border in Burma it looks quite big but very local http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/

[Commerce]

"The 18 DDPM provincial offices will be on standby to dispatch a rescue team to help those in need or call a 24 hour-hotline at 1784."

A rescue team? Covering 40 provinces? Good luck with that!

[JLCrab]

Pimai/Khorat radar at just before 6 pm 6 MAR 2014:

[Vogele123]

It is definitely "Brewing" we started to get those heave black clouds yesterday afternoon and then the sudden ferocious winds (SW CM) - you can feel the static in the air here in the early afternoon. Batten down the hatches as when it arrives it can be pretty nasty - I have had huge ten year old trees just ripped out of the ground in some of the winds we get here over the years, the hail can be quite bad if you are out in it but up to now (touch wood has never damaged our house)

[sean in udon]

Seems like the new guy, recently transferred from TAT, has been put in charge of press releases.

Must have got his knuckles rapped 'cos yesterday it was tropical storms, so downgraded to something a little more realistic today.

[The Deerhunter]

Nope not visible in the iPad application at all unless I web view. Bug with application

Buy an Android phone or look on a bigger screen.

Edited March 6, 2015 by The Deerhunter

[tweezer]

do these people ever look out a window

Is that considered a high tech method for predicting weather several days in advance in your country?

BANGKOK, 5 March 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued warnings for people in 40 provinces against a tropical storm which is likely to take place during March 5-10

Agree. I wish TV had a downvote button for comments like that.

[feinmann]

" ... high pressure system from China could bring thunder and hail storms to some areas ..."; first time I have ever heard of high pressure causing thunderstorms. Always expect the unexpected in Thailand.

[cancan70]

The last time I checked my knowledge of weather reporting, a high pressure is what you have when you have good weather. Is there anyone in this country know what they are talking about?

[rametindallas]

Spinn the wheel,throw the little ball around,and maby------just maby they could get lucky this time. BS what a bunch of looser's .

'BS what a bunch of looser's "

Why is it, I wonder, that people who say this about other people never seem to be able to spell "loser?"

Spinn, maby.

Edited March 6, 2015 by rametindallas

[rametindallas]

If anyone wants to see live radar for Thailand and surrounding areas, just visit this link. Not sure how easy it is to navigate on a phone though.

Looks like all of the storms are SOUTH of Thailand. Nothing going on at all right now.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/world/satellite

Better satellite image here: https://weatherngayon.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/weather-satellite-feed-by-cnn-weather/

Or here: http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/Asia/satellite_image.html

Best here: http://weather.cnn.com/weather/forecast.jsp?locCode=THXX0002&zipCode=357546266259

Edited March 6, 2015 by rametindallas

[Gonsalviz]

Nothing but sensationalist hype. They make it sound like a national emergency when it's just a bit of possible windy rain (which would be welcomed).

Rescue units on standby as thunderstorms about to affect 40 provinces... coordinated rescue efforts... thunder and hail storms... emergency situations at any time... brace for gusty winds and heavy rains... urged to remove any signs and placards which are vulnerable to wind damage... rescue team to help those in need or call a 24 hour-hotline

OMG! Run for your lives! (someone's trying to justify their monthly paycheck) ;-)

Apparently you don't live in Isan.

[CNXBKKMAN]

It is definitely "Brewing" we started to get those heave black clouds yesterday afternoon and then the sudden ferocious winds (SW CM) - you can feel the static in the air here in the early afternoon. Batten down the hatches as when it arrives it can be pretty nasty - I have had huge ten year old trees just ripped out of the ground in some of the winds we get here over the years, the hail can be quite bad if you are out in it but up to now (touch wood has never damaged our house)

A good description of what the DDPM is warning about. They are localized , pretty much come out of nowhere, common during the hot season, all over in less than 30 minutes with 10 minutes of trees and palms bending over, heavy rain, hail stones and possible building damage if you are unlucky. You might be 10 miles from one of these storms and unaware anything has happened.

[MaiChai]

Over here in Khon Kaen I have been telling the folks since yesterday its going to rain. I am starting to look like a liar! Come on Thailand weather forecasters: get the weather right!

[JohanB]

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If anyone wants to see live radar for Thailand and surrounding areas, just visit this link. Not sure how easy it is to navigate on a phone though.

Looks like all of the storms are SOUTH of Thailand. Nothing going on at all right now.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/world/satellite

If anyone wants to see live radar for Thailand and surrounding areas, just visit this link. Not sure how easy it is to navigate on a phone though.

Looks like all of the storms are SOUTH of Thailand. Nothing going on at all right now.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/world/satellite

Better satellite image here: https://weatherngayon.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/weather-satellite-feed-by-cnn-weather/

Or here: http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/Asia/satellite_image.html

Best here: http://weather.cnn.com/weather/forecast.jsp?locCode=THXX0002&zipCode=357546266259

This accuweather link is the best, if you zoom in on Thailand and wait for a while to let it compute!!

You can see every stormcell forming, moving and dissapearing over the provinces.

They come like 2 bands from the Indian Ocean and Siam Bay and moving N-NE .

Don't seems to reach out all the way to Chiang Mai....

Great site!!!

[JoeLing]

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will sure
come up with some brilliant ideas on preventing this looming disaster.

Within this region of the world it seams a fairly well educated suggestion
and most likely acceptable to the majority of the population, that pointing
all the fans and hair driers in the affected provinces towards China, might
blow that storm away.

Should people have any doubt on the feasibility of such a project, a bit of
attitude adjustment with clear clarifications will eliminate any opposition.

Similar projects have been used in the past with some invisible effects
in flood and haze management programs.

Just because we can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there.

[bkkjames]

Breaking News! it's 430 am in here in Bangkok...

[rabid old goat]

...strong winds in Bangkok at the moment..I live on the outskirts...rural area...saw a buffalo blown inside out...and a little further down the road saw a chicken lay the same egg twice...yes strong winds alright...no rain though

switch off the fan.

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/

nah its useless they got the sun behind clouds and it 4 in the morning and totally dark. what they think we are stupid or summit!

[WheresWaldo]

Nothing but sensationalist hype. They make it sound like a national emergency when it's just a bit of possible windy rain (which would be welcomed).

Rescue units on standby as thunderstorms about to affect 40 provinces... coordinated rescue efforts... thunder and hail storms... emergency situations at any time... brace for gusty winds and heavy rains... urged to remove any signs and placards which are vulnerable to wind damage... rescue team to help those in need or call a 24 hour-hotline

OMG! Run for your lives! (someone's trying to justify their monthly paycheck) ;-)

I'm not worried about this. I have confidence that The General will protect me. Just have faith in Him and you'll be fine.

[JoeLing]

Standing by with a bottle of disaster management Singha,
awaiting the "tropical thunderstorms"

[Robby nz]

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/One-killed-in-hailstorm-30255556.html

A hailstorm that ravaged Chaiyaphum's Kaeng Khro district from Friday evening until yesterday morning killed one resident in her 40s and damaged 100 homes, four schools and state offices, an informed source reported.

So the weather people were right, hands up those who didn't believe.

[CNXBKKMAN]

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/One-killed-in-hailstorm-30255556.html

A hailstorm that ravaged Chaiyaphum's Kaeng Khro district from Friday evening until yesterday morning killed one resident in her 40s and damaged 100 homes, four schools and state offices, an informed source reported.

So the weather people were right, hands up those who didn't believe.

This whole thread shows the calibre of posters on thaivisa. A big percent can't tie their own shoelaces.

[Liquorice]

Robby nz, on 08 Mar 2015 - 12:24, said:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/One-killed-in-hailstorm-30255556.html

A hailstorm that ravaged Chaiyaphum's Kaeng Khro district from Friday evening until yesterday morning killed one resident in her 40s and damaged 100 homes, four schools and state offices, an informed source reported.

So the weather people were right, hands up those who didn't believe.

Hardly the disaster to 40 provinces as reported.

Roi Et 38C sunny and hot.........praying for rain.

[sean in udon]

Well the 10th is here and not a drop of rain in sight.

Closest to a thunderstorm was the evening of the 8th, had some clouds and lightning. It felt stormy, but nothing happened.

Located about 30km outside Udon Thani.

Anybody have a thunderstorm? Or even some rain?

[Robby nz]

Just because one hasn't hit you doesn't mean they don't exist.

Chaiyaphum bears brunt of summer storms
Sanom Boonchanteuk,
Sutthipong Settharangsi
The Nation

CHAIYAPHUM: -- Chatturat district in the northastern province of Chaiyaphum was hit by hailstorms yesterday morning and 1.45am. Homes and a local school were damaged and the storm caused a blackout in the area.

More than 500 homes in Chatturat, Nong Bua Rawe, Kaeng Khro and Phakdi Chumphol districts had already been damaged storms over the past week while a Kaeng Khro woman was killed.

In related news, the 'worst summer storm in 30 years' hit the central province of Phetchabun's Nong Phai district on Sunday evening, destroying 100 homes. Another summer storm also damaged 10 homes in Lom Sak district on the same day. In Lom Sak, Red Cross officials were dispatched to provide relief bags for the storm victims.

Source: http://www.nationmul...s-30255681.html

[sean in udon]

Robby nz, thanks for the update.

Was a little disappointed when this thread dried up. Figured people would post if they had inclement weather. Or if they didn't have.