Bangkok, April 7 – The Meteorological Department warns of summer storms in the northern, northeastern, central and eastern regions, while the north-central region Extremely hot weather in some areas Maximum temperature 41 degrees

The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The moderate high pressure area or cold air mass covers Laos and upper Vietnam. It is expected to spread over the Northeast and the South China Sea today (April 7, 2023), resulting in the southerly and southeasterly winds that bring moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to cover upper Thailand. getting stronger While the upper Thailand has hot to very hot weather. This makes the area prone to summer storms. with the appearance of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in some places Including there may be lightning in some areas. Therefore, people in the area are asked to be careful of the dangers of summer storms that may occur. by avoiding being in the open air under the big tree unhealthy buildings and billboards For farmers, they should be prepared to prevent and beware of damage that will occur to agricultural products and harm to pets.

The provinces that are expected to have an impact on April 7, 2023 are:

Northern region : Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces

Northeastern region : Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani

Central region : Lop Buri, Saraburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Including Bangkok and its vicinity

Eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat

For today (April 7, 2023), the low pressure due to heat still covers upper Thailand. Causing the area to be hot in general and very hot in some areas in the northern and central regions, asking people to take care of their health due to the hot to very hot weather as well The northwesterly wind and the southeasterly wind prevail over the Andaman Sea, the southern part and the Gulf of Thailand, causing thunderstorms in some parts of the lower southern part.

Dust during this period: Upper Thailand has moderate to high accumulation of dust/smog due to poor ventilation. As for the eastern and southern regions, there is still a small collection. Because the ventilation in the area is still in good condition.

Regional weather forecast

Bangkok-perimeter : Hot weather with haze during the day. with thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area with gusty winds in some places Minimum temperature 27-29 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-37 degrees Celsius, south winds 10-20 km / h.

Northern region: Generally hot weather. with haze during the day and some hot weather with thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area with gusty winds in some places Mostly in Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces, minimum temperature 18-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 36-41 degrees Celsius, west winds 5-15 km/hr.

Northeastern region: Hot weather with haze during the day. with thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area with gusty winds and some hail Mostly in the provinces of Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperature 20-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 36-38 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 10-20 km / h.

Central region: generally hot weather. with haze during the day and some hot weather with thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area with gusty winds in some places Mostly in the provinces of Lop Buri, Saraburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 36-41 degrees Celsius, southwesterly winds 10-20 km / h.

Eastern region: Hot and haze during the day. with thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area with gusty winds and some hail Mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 25-29 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-37 degrees Celsius. South winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave less than 1 meter in the sea. Thunderstorm waves more than 1 meter high.

Southern region (east coast): hot during the day. with 20 percent of thunderstorms mostly in Phetchaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan, Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat, minimum temperature 22-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Waves below 1 meter and more than 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.

Southern region (west coast): hot during the day. With 20 percent of the thunderstorms in most areas in Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces, minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius, northwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has lower waves. 1 meter, in areas with thunderstorms, the wave height is more than 1 meter.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency