The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted that some regions will experience heavy rain, with the northern regions remaining cold. Bangkok is expected to have light fog in the morning. The TMD urges people in affected areas to take precautions due to the persistent cold weather.
Tomorrow, December 19, northern Thailand will see temperatures rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, though it will remain cold in the north and northeast. The central region, including Bangkok, and parts of the east and upper south will experience cool mornings.
Mountain tops could see frost due to the cold conditions. Residents are advised to take care of their health and be alert to fire hazards due to dry weather.
A flood warning centre from a government ministry is cautioning that high tides will continue to impact the southern regions until December 21. In Nakhon Si Thammarat, residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding.
The TMD issued a warning of fluctuating weather, with cold and rainy conditions expected over the next 10 days, potentially affecting new year celebrations. This is due to a high-pressure system or cold air mass that has weakened over upper Thailand, the upper south, and the South China Sea.
The northeast monsoon, which is quite strong over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern regions, is also weakening. This will cause a decrease in rainfall in the south, although some areas will still experience heavy rain.
Weather forecast
People in these regions are urged to be cautious of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, moderate sea conditions in the lower Gulf of Thailand will see waves reaching heights of around 2 metres, and more than 2 metres during thunderstorms. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should exercise caution and avoid stormy areas.
In terms of air quality, the northern part of Thailand is expected to have moderate levels of dust and haze due to weakened winds and moderate ventilation. The weather forecast for Thailand from 6pm today to 6pm tomorrow is as follows:
The northern region will have cold to very cold weather in the upper part with morning fog, while the lower part will be cool with fog. Temperatures will range from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius, with highs of 26 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Mountain tops will experience very cold conditions and frost in some areas, with lows of 5 to 13 degrees Celsius. Winds will be from the northeast at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, expect cold weather with light morning fog and temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Lows will range from 12 to 19 degrees Celsius, with highs of 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Mountain tops will be cold, with lows of 8 to 15 degrees Celsius. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
The central region will be cool with light morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Lows will be between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius, with highs of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, and northeast winds at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
In the eastern region, cool weather with light fog in the morning is expected, with a slight temperature rise. Lows will range from 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, with highs of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. Winds will be from the northeast at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves under 1 metre high, reaching 1 to 2 metres offshore.
The upper southern region, on the east coast, will have cool mornings with a slight temperature rise. Thunderstorms are expected in 30% of the area, with heavy rain in some parts, especially in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
Lows will range from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, with highs of 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. North of Nakhon Si Thammarat, northeast winds will blow at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves 1 to 2 metres high and over 2 metres during storms. South of Songkhla, northeast winds will be stronger at 20 to 40 kilometres per hour, and sea waves will be around 2 metres high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
The west coast of the southern region will have thunderstorms in 30% of the area, mostly in Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Lows will be between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, with highs of 31 to 34 degrees Celsius.
Winds will be from the east at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, with sea waves about 1 metre high, and 1 to 2 metres offshore, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and surrounding areas will be cool with light morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Lows will range from 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, with highs of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.
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