June 8, 2023 Weather Warning: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain in Thailand

At 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2023, the Meteorological Department Announcement No. 18 regarding strong winds and heavy to very heavy rain (Effective until June 11, 2023) states that the monsoon trough lies over the low pressure cell on the coast of Myanmar, the north and the upper northeast. enters a low pressure cell in the Gulf of Tonkin In addition, the rather strong southwest monsoon still prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. This causes continuous rainfall in Thailand. and some heavy rain with very heavy rain in the North Northeast, East and South West Coast

Ask people in the area to be careful of the danger of heavy to very heavy rain and cumulative rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods Especially the slopes near the river flowing through. and lowland areas in this period as well

For wind waves in the upper Andaman Sea are quite strong. The waves are 2-3 meters high, more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas, and 1-2 meters in the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Navigate with caution in the said area and avoid sailing in areas prone to thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should not leave the shore until June 11, 2023.