Cold in Upper Thailand and Strong Wind-Waves in Gulf No. 9 (19/2023)

Weather Advisory

Subject: Cold in Upper Thailand and Strong Wind-Waves in Gulf

No. 9 (19/2023)

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From 17 to 19 January, the rather strong high-pressure system covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea with cool to cold and strong winds. The temperature will decrease by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the Northeast while a decrease by 1-3 degrees Celsius is forecast for the North and the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity and the East regions. People should take care of health.

Across the Gulf and the South, the northeast monsoon will strengthen. In the upper Gulf, the stronger wind forces the waves about 2 meters high and in thundershowers more than 2 meters high. In the lower portion, 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, and small boats keep ashore. 

The advisory is in effect on 17 January 2023, at 5.00 p.m.

This next issue will be at 18 January 2023, at 5.00 a.m.

                                                              (Signed)     Chomparee Chompurat       

                         (Miss Chomparee Chompurat)                            

                                   Director-General                        

                                                        Thai Meteorological Department