Thunderstorms throughout Thailand, heavy rain in some areas, flash floods possible

The Meteorological Department reported that the eastern region and the western part of the northern region will experience heavy rain in some areas. The upper northeastern region and the western part of the central region will continue to experience heavy rain in some areas. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours in the Eastern and Western regions of the Northern region. There will be some very heavy rain. In the Upper Northeastern and Western regions of the Central region, there will still be some heavy rain. People in the aforementioned areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. This is because the moderate southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure cell in the northern part of Vietnam. For the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, the sea has waves approximately 2 meters high. For the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, the waves are 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are advised to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. In addition, the severe tropical storm 'Kaemi' in Fujian Province, China is expected to weaken further in the future. This storm will not directly affect the weather in Thailand. Those who plan to travel to the area should check the weather conditions before traveling during this period. Regional weather forecast for July 26, 2024 Bangkok and surrounding areas: 70% chance of rain/thunderstorms. Minimum temperature 26-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Northern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degree s Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Northeastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 29-33 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 24-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 28-33 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (East Coast): Thund erstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Surat Thani. Minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-37 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves are approximately 1 meter high. Further from shore and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in the provinces of Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-35 degrees Celsius. From Phuket upwards: southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Krabi downwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 met ers. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

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