Summer Storms in upper Thailand No. 10 (120/2023)

The moderate high pressure system covers northeastern and eastern Thailand and the South China Sea. Meanwhile hot weather occurs in the upper country where the stronger southerly and southeasterly winds bring the humidity from the Gulf and the South China Sea. Outbreaks of summer storms are possible with thunderstorms, strong winds, isolated hail and lightning strikes in the North and the Central regions. People should beware of the severe conditions by keeping off outdoor places, big trees, unsecured buildings and billboards, as well as taking off metal decorations and mobiles. Farmers should prevent for crop damage.

Affected areas are as followings:

26 April 2023

North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.

Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Yasothon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.

Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom including Bangkok and its vicinity.

East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

In addition, the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevail across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea with isolated thundershowers in the South (west coast). People should beware of the severe weather. The waves of both seas are lower than 1 meter high and in the thundershowers more than 2 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore in a few days.

This final advisory is in effect on 26 April 2023, at 5.00 p.m. 

(Signed)   Chomparee Chompurat  

(Miss Chomparee Chompurat) 

Director-General

Thai Meteorological Department