TMD issues warning on summer storms for upper Thailand, Bangkok included
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued Weather Advisory No. 1 warning of summer storms across upper Thailand on March 3-6, 2026, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, heavy rain in some areas and possible lightning, with Bangkok and nearby provinces also affected.
On February 28, 2026, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued Weather Advisory No. 1 on summer storms over upper Thailand, expected to affect areas during March 3-6, 2026.
The TMD said that between March 3-6, upper Thailand will experience summer storms, beginning first in the eastern part of the Northeast. The East, the Central region—including Bangkok and the surrounding areas—and the North will be affected subsequently. The storms may bring thunderstorms, strong and gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain in some places, as well as lightning in certain areas.
The conditions are being driven by a high-pressure area or cold air mass from China moving to cover the Northeast and the South China Sea, while upper Thailand remains hot. In addition, a westerly wind wave will move across the North and the upper Northeast.
People in the affected areas are advised to beware of dangers from summer storms and to avoid open areas, staying under large trees, and being near unstable buildings or billboards that are not strong. Farmers are advised to reinforce fruit trees and prepare to prevent potential damage to agricultural produce and livestock, and to take care of their health during the changing weather.
The public is urged to follow updates from the TMD. Information is available via the TMD website: http://www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours.
The TMD will issue the next bulletin on March 1, 2026, at 11:00am.
