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Weather Warning "Tropical Storm “PABUK”" No. 18 Time Issued January 4, 2019 |
| At 12.45 p.m. on 4 January 2019, tropical storm “PABUK” has made landfall over Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si thammarat. At latitude 8.2 degree north, longitude 100.2 degree east. Maximum sustained wind is 75 km/hr. The storm was moving northwest at a speed of 18 km/hr. It is expected to downgrade to be tropical depression “PABUK” and It will prevail over Surat Thani soon. This will affect the South with widespread rainfalls, and torrential downpours are possible much of the area. People should beware of the severe conditions that cause forest runoffs and flash floods. Affected areas are as followings: 4 January: Torrential downpours and strong winds much of provinces: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarart, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. 5 January: Torrential downpours and strong wind much of provinces: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarart, Phatthalung, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. The strong winds are forecast with waves up to 3-5 meters high in the Gulf and 2-3 meters high in the Andaman Sea. All ships keep ashore lasting 5 January 2019. People in the Gulf should be aware of inshore surges. The advisory is in effect on 4 January 2019 at 2.00 p.m. (Signed) Phuwieng Prakhammintara (Mr. Phuwieng Prakhammintara) Director-General Thai Meteorological Department |