Heavy Rain in the South and Strong Wind-Waves in the Gulf No. 5 (26/2023)

Weather Advisory

Subject: Heavy Rain in the South and Strong Wind-Waves in the Gulf

No. 5 (26/2023)

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From 21 to 25 January, the northeast monsoon will strengthen with more rains and isolated heavy to very heavy rains. People should beware of the severe condition that may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along the foothill near waterways and lowlands.

            Affected areas are as followings:

                  During 21-22 January 2023

          South: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat,
                        Trang and Satun.

                  During 23-25 January 2023

          South: Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat,                             Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

            In the Gulf, the stronger wind forces the waves are 2-3 meters high and in thundershowers more than 3 meters high. Residents along the South (east coast) should beware of inshore surges. All ship of both Gulf and Andaman proceed with caution. Small boats keep ashore.                                                       

The advisory is in effect on 21 January 2023, at 5.00 a.m.

This next issue will be at 21 January 2023, at 5.00 p.m.

                                                              (Signed)   Chomparee Chompurat       

                  (Miss Chomparee Chompurat)                            

                             Director-General                        

                                                    Thai Meteorological Department