Summer Storm in upper Thailand No. 5 (56/2024)

Weather Advisory

Subject: Summer Storm in upper Thailand

No. 5 (56/2024)

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The high-pressure system from China covers the east area of the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea. While the southerly and southeasterly winds bring the moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf to the upper country where hot to very hot weather occurs. Outbreak of summer storms, gusty winds and hail including lightning strike are likely in some areas of the lower North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity and the East regions. People in the upper country should beware of severe conditions by keeping off outdoor places, big trees and unsecured billboards. Farmers should prevent crop damage.

Affected areas are as followings:

On 8 March 2024

North:              Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit and Phetchabun.

Northeast:         Loei, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram and Surin.

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

On 9 March 2024

North:               Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phichit and Phetchabun.

Northeast:         Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buriram.

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

Central:             Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom,                                              Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon including Bangkok and its victicity.

On 10 March 2024

North:               Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun.

Northeast:         Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima.

East:                 Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo and Chachoengsao.

Central:             Lopburi, Saraburi and Kanchanaburi,

The advisory is in effect on 8 March 2024, at 5.00 p.m.

 This next issue will be on 9 March 2024, at 5.00 a.m.

                         (Signed)   Kornravee Sitthichivapak

                   (Miss Kornravee Sitthichivapak)                            

                            Director-General                        

                                                Thai Meteorological Department