Weather
Advisory
Subject: Heavy
to very heavy rain in Thailand and
Strong
Wind-Waves in upper Andaman Sea
No. 3 (95/2024)
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During 20–23 May 2024, the southwesterly wind prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand
and the Gulf will strengthen while during 22–26 May 2024, the
low-pressure cell over lower Bay of Bengal will intensify and expected to move
to upper Bay of Bengal. More rains and isolated heavy rains are likely in the
country while isolated very heavy rains are possible in the western part of the
North and the Central and the South (west coast). People should beware of the
severe conditions that may cause flash floods and overflows, especially, along
waterways and lowlands, and take more caution in thundershowers.
The strengthening wind and waves are likely 2-3 meters high in the
upper Andaman Sea and above 3 meters in thundershowers, the waves in the lower
Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf about 2 meters high and more than 2 meters high
in thundershowers while the waves in the Gulf are likely about 1 meter high,1-2 meters offshore and above 2 meters high in thundershowers. All ships
should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers. The boats in the upper
Andaman Sea keep ashore. Please stay tuned for the weather update.
This advisory
is in effect on 20 May 2024, at 5.00 a.m.
This next issue will be published on 21 May 2024,
at 5.00 a.m.
(Signed) Kornravee Sitthichivapak
(Miss Kornravee Sitthichivapak)
Director-General
Thai
Meteorological Department
