Bangkok, The Meteorological Department warns of unstable weather in upper Thailand, with thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and hail in some areas. After that the temperature will drop.

The Meteorological Department revealed that a new area of ??relatively strong high pressure or cold air mass from China has spread to the northeastern region. It is expected to spread over upper Thailand today (10 Feb. 2024), while southerly and southeast winds will blow over the lower central region. Including Bangkok and surrounding areas, the eastern region and the upper southern region. This characteristic causes thunderstorms in the area, strong wind gusts, and hail to occur in some areas. After that the temperature will drop. People in the area are asked to be careful of dangers from thunderstorms, gusts of wind, hail, and lightning that may occur. By avoiding being in the open air. under the big tree and weak advertising signs

As for the northeastern monsoon that blows over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region
, it will become stronger. Causing the southern region to have more rain There will be thunderstorms in some places. As for the lower Gulf of Thailand, there are waves about 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 3 meters. Boaters in the Gulf of Thailand are requested to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand should refrain from leaving the shore. Also be careful of the dangers from strong winds that hit the shore during this period.

Dust during this period: Upper Thailand has moderate to high accumulation of dust/smog. Because the wind that blows over it is weak. As for Bangkok and surrounding areas Including the eastern region, there is a slight to moderate accumulation of dust/smog due to the southerly and southeast winds blowing over it.

Source: Thai News Agency