14-17 July 2024, increased rainfall, heavy in many areas

The Meteorological Department warns that from July 14–17, 2024, Thailand will experience increased rainfall and heavy rain in many areas, with some areas in the North, Northeast, Central, East, and the West Coast of the South experiencing very heavy rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. In addition, there is a low-pressure cell covering the upper part of Vietnam. This will cause thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas of Thailand. People in the aforementioned areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways and lowlands during this period. For waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they are moderate with waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 2 meters. In the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, the waves are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 1 meter. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are advised to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. In addition, during 14-17 July 2024, there will be a strong monsoon trough across the North and Northeast into a strong low-pressure cell in the central South China Sea. This will cause Thailand to experience more rain and heavy rain in many areas, with some areas in the North, Northeast, Central, East, and the West Coast of the South. As for the waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, they will be stronger, with waves 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 3 meters. As for the lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, the waves will be approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 2 meters. For the upper Andaman Sea, waves are moderate with 1-2 meters h igh. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. For the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are advised to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Regional weather forecast for July 12, 2024 Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms in 60% of the area and heavy rain in some areas. Minimum temperature 25-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Northern region: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mostly in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-15 km/hr. Northeastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yas othon, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon. Minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves in the sea 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in the provinces of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high, and higher than 2 meters in areas with thunderstorms. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high, and higher than 1 meter in areas with thunderstorms. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. From Phuket upwards: Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Krabi downwards: Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter See Source: Thai News Agency