Thai Weather Alert: Summer Storms, Hail April 16-18, Starts NE

Matichon•General•16h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand braces for summer storms, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, between April 16-18, initially impacting the northeastern region.

•The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for summer storms across Thailand from April 16-18.
•The storms are expected to bring thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, with the northeastern region being the first affected.
•Hot and very hot weather is prevalent across the upper parts of Thailand, with a warning for people to take care of their health and avoid prolonged outdoor activities.
•Dust and haze are accumulating above standard levels in the northern, northeastern, and upper central regions, prompting recommendations to wear N95 masks outdoors.

•On April 13, the Meteorological Department forecasted hot to very hot weather across upper Thailand, with some areas experiencing extremely hot conditions and haze.
•A summer storm warning is in effect for upper Thailand from April 16 – 18, 69, expecting thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.
•The summer storms will commence in the northeastern region, followed by the eastern, eastern central, and lower northern regions.
•The storms are attributed to a cold air mass from China moving to cover the South China Sea, increasing southerly and southeasterly winds over the lower northeastern and eastern regions.
•Residents in the northern, northeastern, and upper central regions are advised to avoid open spaces and wear N95 masks due to excessive dust and haze accumulation.
•The upper parts of Thailand are experiencing hot to very hot weather, with haze during the day.
•Southern regions will experience hot weather with some scattered thunderstorms.
•Dust particles in the northern, northeastern, and upper central regions have exceeded standard levels, due to high thermal activity and limited ventilation.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The official body issuing weather forecasts and warnings for Thailand.

Northeastern Region(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️

The geographical region in Thailand that will be initially affected by the predicted summer storms.

Eastern Region(ภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

A geographical region in Thailand that will be affected by the predicted summer storms.

Central Region(ภาคกลาง)ℹ️

A geographical region in Thailand that will be affected by the predicted summer storms.

Northern Region(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️

A geographical region in Thailand that will be affected by the predicted summer storms.

South China Sea(ทะเลจีนใต้)ℹ️

A body of water from which a cold air mass is expected to move, influencing Thailand's weather.

Upper Thailand(ประเทศไทยตอนบน)

The northern geographical division of Thailand experiencing hot weather conditions.

Southern Region(ภาคใต้)ℹ️

A geographical region in Thailand experiencing hot weather and scattered thunderstorms.