13-16 Jan. 2024. Thunderstorms in upper Thailand before cooling down.

Bangkok: Meteorological Department reveals that from 13-16 Jan. 2024, it warns of thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and hail in some areas in the northern, upper Isan, and upper central regions, after which temperatures will drop. Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours An area of ??high pressure or a weak cold air mass covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea, together with southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to cover upper Thailand. causing light rain to occur in the area in some places and fog in the morning The northern and northeastern regions will still have cool weather in the morning. People in the area are asked to take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions and be more careful when traveling through foggy areas. For the northeast monsoon The winds covering the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region are beginning to weaken. This causes the lower southern region to have less rain but there will st ill be thunderstorms in some places. Incidentally, during 13-16 January 2024, westerly wind waves from Myanmar will move through upper Thailand. In addition, a new wave of moderate high pressure area from China will spread to cover the Northeast and the South China Sea. This characteristic causes thunderstorms and strong wind gusts. And hail fell in some places, mostly in the northern region. Upper Northeastern Region and upper central region Including lightning strikes that may occur in the early stages. After that the temperature will drop and there will be strong winds. By the northern area And in the Northeast, temperatures will drop by 1-3 degrees Celsius. Dust during this period: Upper Thailand has moderate to considerable accumulation of dust/smog. This is because the wind that blows over it has weakened. and there is poor ventilation Regional weather forecast Bangkok-Metropolitan area: Partly cloudy and fog in the morning. with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. H ighest temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southeast wind speed 10-15 km/hr. Northern Region: Cool with morning fog. with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 16-22 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius. Cold to very cold at the top of the mountain. Lowest temperature 6-13 degrees Celsius. Southeast wind speed 10-15 km/hr. Northeastern region: Cool with morning fog. with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 19-23 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Cool to cold at the top of the mountain. Lowest temperature 14-17 degrees Celsius. Northeast wind speed 10-20 km/hr. Central region: Partly cloudy and fog in the morning. with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds 10-15 km/hr. Eastern Region: Partly cloudy and fog in the morning. with slight rain in some places Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius, easterly winds 10 -30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter in areas with thunderstorms. and about 1 meter from the shore with high waves. Southern region (east side): Thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla provinces. Lowest temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius, highest temperature 31-36 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani province upwards: northeasterly winds. Speed ??15-30 km/hr. The sea has waves about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms the waves are more than 1 meter high. From Nakhon Si Thammarat Province down: Northeasterly winds speed 15-35 km/hr. The sea has high waves 1 -2 meters in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, and Krabi provinces. Minimum temperature 23-25 ??degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. The sea has waves about 1 meter high. Far from the coas t and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 1 meter high. Source: Thai News Agency