Upper Thailand to see hot weather with thundershowers; gusty winds, hail in some areas
Hot to very hot weather with thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail will be likely in the North, the Northeast, the Central region and the East, the Meteorological Department forecast today (May 12), as a high-pressure system from China will extend to upper Thailand and the South China Sea, while southerly and southeasterly winds prevail.
An easterly wind meanwhile remains over the Gulf and the South, with thundershowers expected. People especially in upper Thailand should beware of severe conditions, the department advised.
Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
Northern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area, gusty wind and hail are possible; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees and highs of 36-40 degrees Celsius.
Northeastern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area, gusty wind and hail are possible; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees and highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius.
Central region: Hot and mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area, gusty wind and hail are possible; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 34-36 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area, gusty wind and hail are possible; temperature lows of 25-27 degrees, highs of 33-36 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1 metre during thundershowers.
Southern region (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 34-36 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter during thundershowers.
Southern region (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 30-35 degree Celsius; waves a metre high and 2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius.
