Hot conditions, thundershowers forecast for upper Thailand
The Meteorological Department said today (April 13) thermal low conditions are covering upper Thailand, while a high-pressure system from China is hovering over the Northeast.
Hot to very hot conditions, together with outbreaks of thundershowers, gusty winds and hail are forecast for upper Thailand. People should keep away from big trees and unsecured buildings, while farmers should be ready to prevent crop damage, the department said.
Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
North: Hot with thundershowers, gusty winds and hail in 30 per cent of the region; temperature lows of 21-28 degrees Celsius and highs of 33-40 degrees.
Northeastern: Hot with thundershowers, gusty winds and hails in 30 per cent of the region, temperature lows of 20-24 degrees Celsius and highs of 32-35 degrees.
Central region: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers and gusty winds in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 25-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 37-39 degrees.
East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers and gusty winds in 30 per cent of the region; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 33-37 degrees; waves less than a metre high.
South (east coast): Hot with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 33-37 degrees; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (west coast): Hot with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 34-38 degrees; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and its surroundings: Hot with thundershowers and gusty winds in 30 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 26-28 degrees Celsius, highs of 36-38 degrees.
