Storms Dolphin and Kujira: No Direct Impact on Thailand

Thairath•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Meteorological Department reports that storms Dolphin and Kujira will not directly affect Thailand but may cause increased rainfall.

•Storm Dolphin and Tropical Storm Kujira are not expected to directly impact Thailand.
•Storm Dolphin may indirectly strengthen monsoons, leading to increased rain in certain Thai areas.
•Tropical Storm Kujira is currently located over the upper part of the Philippines.
•Travelers to Eastern China, Southern Japan, and Taiwan are advised to monitor weather between August 8–10, 2026.

•The Thai Meteorological Department announced on August 5, 2026, that storms Dolphin and Kujira have no tendency to directly affect Thailand.
•Two weather models, ECMWF and NCEP (GFS), provide different forecasts for Storm Dolphin's path between August 8–10, 2026.
•ECMWF predicts Storm Dolphin will make landfall in Zhejiang Province, China, while NCEP (GFS) predicts it will veer back into the East China Sea due to cold air mass influence.
•Storm Dolphin may indirectly strengthen monsoons, requiring vigilance for increased rain in areas near monsoon troughs and low-pressure cells.
•Travelers to Eastern China, Southern Japan, and Taiwan during August 8–10, 2026, are warned of turbulent weather, strong winds, and potential flight delays or cancellations.
•Tropical Storm Kujira, the 14th storm counted by RSMC Tokyo, has intensified from a depression and is located over the upper Philippines.
•Tropical Storm Kujira is likely to veer back into the Pacific Ocean and will not affect Thailand.
•The Thai Meteorological Department urges the public to closely follow its announcements as storm paths may change.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency providing weather updates and warnings regarding storms Dolphin and Kujira.

A weather model provider predicting Storm Dolphin will make landfall in Zhejiang Province, China.

NCEP (GFS)

A weather model provider predicting Storm Dolphin will veer back into the East China Sea.

RSMC Tokyo(RSMC โตเกียว)ℹ️

The body that counted Tropical Storm Kujira as the 14th storm.

Zhejiang Province(มณฑลเจ้อเจียง)ℹ️

A location in China where ECMWF predicts Storm Dolphin will make landfall.

China(จีน)ℹ️

The country where the eastern region and Zhejiang Province are located.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The country whose southern islands are a warned travel destination during August 8–10, 2026.

Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️

A travel destination warned for potential weather turbulence between August 8–10, 2026.

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

The location where Tropical Storm Kujira is currently situated in the upper region.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country that will not be directly affected by storms Dolphin and Kujira.