The Meteorological Department has forecast the weather 7 days in advance, warning of heavy rains till January 17 before turning cold again. The temperature drops to 3 degrees
Met office expects general weather for 7 days between 14th – 20th January 2024. 14 – 17 Jan. During 2024, another high pressure area or moderate cold air will spread from China. Covers the northeastern part of Thailand and the South China Sea. Because of this, easterly and southeasterly winds bring moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand that covers upper Thailand in the early period. Meanwhile, westerly winds from Myanmar will move across upper Thailand.
Weather Forecast 11 -20 Jan Prepare for heavy rain in many areas!
Advisory No. 6 warns of thunderstorms during January 13-16. Before the temperature drops!
This characteristic causes thunderstorms in upper Thailand. A few hailstorms may occur in more north and north-easterly areas with gusty winds. Temperatures will drop by 1 – 3 degrees Celsius in central and eastern parts. The temperature will drop slightly. For the hilly areas of the northern region, the weather is cool to very cold. The hilly top of the northeastern region has a cool climate.
The Northeast Monsoon is strengthening over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern part. It causes more rain and some heavy rain in the lower south during 15 – 18 January 2024, while wind waves strengthen in the lower Gulf of Thailand. Waves reached a height of about 2 meters.Thunderstorm areas saw waves of more than 2 meters.
During 18 – 20 January 2024, the high pressure area or moderate cold air over the Northeast and South China Sea will weaken. This will increase the temperature in upper Thailand by 1 – 3 degrees Celsius with fog in the morning. Upper level westerly winds are still blowing in the north and upper north-easterly areas, leaving the region with cool weather in the morning. Northeast Monsoon will weaken over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern part. As a result, rainfall has decreased in the southern region
Warning 14 – 17 Jan. During 2024, people in upper Thailand are asked to be careful of the risk of thunderstorms. Strong winds and hailstorm at few places. By avoiding being out in the open. Unhealthy billboards and buildings under the big tree As for the farmers, they should prepare for safety and be careful about the damage to the agricultural produce. During the period from 15th to 18th January 2024, southerners should be aware of the risk of heavy rains under the eastern coast. As for boaters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, they should proceed with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas.