Meteorological Department Announcement No. 3: Check heavy rain areas. Between 16-19 Nov. 2023, temperatures will drop 2-7 degrees Celsius, while in the Gulf of Thailand-Andaman there will be strong waves. It is recommended to sail with caution.
At 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2023, the Meteorological Department Issued Announcement No. 3 regarding cold weather in upper Thailand. Heavy to very heavy rain in the southern region. and strong waves in the Gulf of Thailand (Effective from 16-19 November 2023) stating that during 16-19 November 2023, the high pressure area or strong cold air mass from China will expand and cover Thailand. This characteristic causes thunderstorms in upper Thailand. and strong wind gusts in some places in the first phase After that the temperature will drop. The weather is cool to cold with strong winds. In the northeastern region, temperatures will drop by 5-7 degrees Celsius. In the northern region, temperatures will drop by 4-6 degrees Celsius.
The central region includes Bangkok and surrounding areas. and eastern region Temperatures will drop 2-4 degrees Celsius. People in upper Thailand are asked to take care of their health due to the colder weather. Including being careful of fire dangers that may occur. Due to the dry weather and strong winds For farmers, they should be careful of the damage that may occur to agricultural products.
As for the relatively strong northeast monsoon, it covers the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea. Causing the southern region to have heavy to very heavy rain in some places. People in the southern region are asked to be careful of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain that may cause flash floods. Flash flood Especially mountain slopes, near waterways and low-lying areas.
Provinces that are expected to have heavy to very heavy rain in some places are as follows:
Date 16 – 17 November 2023
Southern region: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi.
Date 18 – 19 November 2023
Southern Region: Surat Thani Province Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
As for the wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand, they are quite strong. The waves are 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the Andaman Sea, waves are about 1 meter high. Waves are 1-2 meters high off shore. People living in the southern eastern coast are asked to be careful of the dangers of the waves. Washed towards the shore as well.
Boaters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea should navigate with caution. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. As for small boats in the Gulf of Thailand, they should refrain from leaving shore during 17-19 November 2023.
2023-11-15 11:40:07
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