Hot weather continues in upper Thailand with summer storms in Northeast
The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Wednesday (April 22) that a rather strong high-pressure system covers the Northeast region and the South China Sea while hot to very hot conditions are forecast in most of the upper country.
Summer storms are likely with thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning and hail in the Northeast.
In the South, weak easterly winds blow across the region resulting in decreasing rainfall. People should stay safe by avoiding outdoor places, large trees and unsecured buildings, while farmers should beware of damage to crops.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:
Northern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-30 degrees and highs of 38-43 degrees Celsius.
Northeastern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers, gusty winds and hail in 40 per cent of the areas, temperature lows of 24-27 degrees and highs of 39-41 degrees Celsius.
Central region: Hot to very hot; temperature lows of 25-28 degrees, highs of 38-43 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region: Hot with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 26-29 degrees, highs of 34-39 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and one metre during thundershowers.
Southern region (east coast): Thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and two metres during thundershowers.
Southern region (west coast): Thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-27 degrees, highs of 34-38 degree Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Partly cloudy with hot weather during the day; temperature lows of 26-28 degrees, highs of 36-39 degrees Celsius.
