Summer Storms in upper Thailand No. 1 (121/2023)

Weather Advisory

Subject: Summer Storms in upper Thailand

No. 1 (121/2023)

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From 29 April to 1 May, another moderate high pressure system from China will cover the upper Thailand and the South China Sea. Meanwhile hot to very hot weather cover the upper country where the southwesterly and the southeasterly winds prevail across. Summer storms will be possible with thunderstorms, gusty winds, isolated hail and lightning strikes, affecting first the Northeast and the eastern East, then the rest. People should beware of the severe weather by keeping off outdoor places, big trees, unsecured buildings and billboards. Farmers should prevent for crops damage.

In addition, the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevail across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will strengthening, leading more rain in the South. People should beware of the severe conditions. The waves in the Gulf are about 1 meter high and in the thundershowers more than 2 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers.

The advisory is in effect on 27 April 2023, at 5.00 p.m.

This next issue will be at 28 April 2023, at 5.00 a.m.

                         (Signed)   Chomparee Chompurat       

                    (Miss Chomparee Chompurat)                             

                             Director-General                        

                                            Thai Meteorological Department