Meteorological Dept Warns of 'Summer Storm' April 16-20, 2026

Thairath•Society•6h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a 'Summer Storm' warning for the upper region, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds from April 16-20, 2026.

•The Meteorological Department issued a 'Summer Storm' warning (Issue 1) for the upper part of Thailand.
•The storm is expected to bring thunderstorms, strong gusts, hail in some areas, and lightning from April 16-20, 2026.
•The warning highlights the impact of cold air from China causing increased southerly and southeasterly winds.
•The public is advised to take precautions against storm dangers, and farmers should secure crops and livestock.

Overview

•The Meteorological Department issued 'Summer Storm' Warning Issue 1 for the upper part of Thailand.
•The warning is effective from April 16-20, 2026, forecasting thunderstorms and strong gusts.
•The storm is caused by a high-pressure area or cold air mass from China expanding over the South China Sea.
•This expansion causes southerly and southeasterly winds to strengthen in the affected regions, combining with hot weather.
•Hail and lightning may occur in some areas, potentially affecting the northeastern region first, followed by the East, eastern Central Thailand, and the lower North.
•The public is urged to be cautious of dangers from summer storms, including avoiding open spaces and weak structures.
•Farmers are advised to reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect agricultural produce and livestock.
•The Meteorological Department will issue its next announcement on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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Key Quotes

Meteorological Department

"The Meteorological Department announces a warning for 'Summer Storm' Issue 1 in the upper part of Thailand with thunderstorms and strong gusts, effective from April 16-20, 2026."

กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา ประกาศเตือน “พายุฤดูร้อน” ฉบับ 1 บริเวณประเทศไทยตอนบน ฝนฟ้าคะนอง ลมกระโชกแรง มีผลกระทบตั้งแต่วันที่ 16-20 เม.ย. 69

Meteorological Department

"People in the affected areas should beware of dangers from summer storms, avoiding open spaces, large trees, structures, and weak billboards."

ขอให้ประชาชนในบริเวณดังกล่าวระวังอันตรายจากพายุฤดูร้อน โดยหลีกเลี่ยงการอยู่ในที่โล่งแจ้ง ใต้ต้นไม้ใหญ่ สิ่งปลูกสร้าง และป้ายโฆษณาที่ไม่แข็งแรง

Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The official Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasts and warnings, issuing a 'Summer Storm' advisory.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country where the summer storm is expected to have an impact, specifically its upper regions.

China(ประเทศจีน)ℹ️

The origin country of the high-pressure area or cold air mass that is expected to affect Thailand and contribute to the summer storm.

South China Sea(ทะเลจีนใต้)ℹ️

A body of water located to the east of Vietnam, north of Malaysia, and west of the Philippines, over which a cold air mass from China is expected to expand, influencing weather in Thailand.