Variable winds with the strong wind and waves over the lower Gulf No.5 (27/2024)

Weather Advisory

Subject: Variable winds with the strong wind and waves over the lower Gulf

No.5 (27/2024)

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The rather strong high-pressure system from China extend to the Northeast and will cover the upper Thailand by tonight. Meanwhile, the easterly and southeasterly winds prevail over the lower Northeast, the lower Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the upper South regions. Isolated thundershowers, strong wind and hail is likely in the upper country during 9–10 February 2024 with 3-5 °C drop in temperature with strong wind in the Northeast while 1-3 °C drop in temperature in the rest regions. The northeast monsoon prevailing over the Gulf and the South is strengthening with more rains and isolated heavy rains in the upper South. People in the upper country and the upper South should beware of the severe condition, gusty winds, hail and strikes by keeping off outdoor places, big trees and unsecured billboards.

Affected areas are as followings:                                                                            

On 9 February 2024

Northeast:    Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.

Central:        Lopburi and Saraburi.

East:            Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

On 10 February 2024

North:          Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.

Central:        Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphanburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and its vicinity.

South:          Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

During 10–13 February 2024, the moderate wind forces the wave in the lower Gulf up to 2-3 meters high and above 3 meters high in thundershowers, the wave in the upper Gulf up to about 2 meters high and above 2 meters high in thundershowers. All ships in the Gulf should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers. Small boats in the lower Gulf should keep ashore. People along the Gulf should beware of inshore surges.                    

            The advisory is in effect on 9 February 2024, at 5.00 p.m.

            This next issue will be on 10 February 2024, at 5.00 a.m.

                             (Signed)   Kornravee Sitthichivapak       

                       (Miss Kornravee Sitthichivapak)                            

                                  Director-General                        

                                                       Thai Meteorological Department