Hot day forecast for upper Thailand with possible thundershowers
The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Saturday (April 4) that a thermal low covers upper Thailand while a high-pressure system from China covers Laos, Vietnam and the South China Sea.
The southerly and southeasterly winds will blow across the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and the East regions.
Thunderstorms are likely in upper Thailand, accompanied lightning, gusty winds and hail. People should stay safe by keeping away from big trees, outdoor places and unsecured buildings. Farmers should beware of damage to crop.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:
Northern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers and gusty winds in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 18-27 degrees and highs of 38-42 degrees Celsius.
Northeastern region: Hot, with likely thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas, gusty winds and hail; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees and highs of 36-39 degrees Celsius.
Central region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers and gusty winds in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-28 degrees, highs of 37-41 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region: Hot to very hot with thundershowers and gusty winds in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-28 degrees, highs of 34-40 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (east coast): Hot with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 33-37 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (west coast): Hot with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 35-37 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and more than a metre during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot during the day with thundershowers and gusty winds in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 26-28 degrees, highs of 35-39 degrees Celsius.