Dense fog forecast for many parts of upper Thailand as cold spell continues
The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the weak high-pressure system covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea would bring morning fog, with dense fog in some areas.
The weather in the North and the Northeast remains cool to cold, while mountaintops are cold to very cold. Motorists in upper Thailand should proceed with caution due to poor visibility, the department said.
Meanwhile, a weak northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and the South, resulting in less rain.
The department said that from December 30 to January 3, the strong high pressure from China would extend to cover upper Thailand. Cool to cold weather will be likely over upper Thailand with a 6-8 degrees Celsius drop in temperature and strong winds.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
North: Cool weather with fog in the morning and dense fog in some areas; minimum temperature 14-21 degrees Celsius, maximum 32-36°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 5-13°C.
Northeast: Cool weather with fog in the morning and dense fog in some areas; minimum temperature 18-22°C, maximum 32-35°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 12-16°C.
Central: Fog in the morning and dense fog in some areas; minimum temperature 23-24°C, maximum 35-36°C.
East: Partly cloudy with fog in the morning; minimum temperature 23-24°C, maximum 31-35°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres off shore.
South (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 22-24°C, maximum 31-33°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres during thundershowers.
South (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 22-25°C, maximum 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Fog in the morning; minimum temperature 25-29°C, maximum 33-36°C.
