Meteorological Department announces F. 16 in Thailand. Heavy to very heavy rain. Strong winds in the Andaman Sea

Announcement of the Meteorological Department “Heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand and strong waves in the Andaman Sea. (Effective until July 14, 2022)” No. 16 dated July 14, 2022

The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand starting to weaken. In addition, the monsoon trough lies across the north into the low pressure cell covering the northeastern region of Thailand. causing Thailand to still have heavy rains in some parts of the North Northeastern, Central, Eastern and Southern regions

Provinces that are expected to be affected are as follows

14 Jul 2022

the North: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Phetchabun.

Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Kalasin, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham and Nakhon Ratchasima.

central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi and Saraburi

eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat

South: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun

The wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are quite strong. The Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand have a wave height of 2-3 meters, and an area with thunderstorms with a wave height of more than 3 meters, while the lower Gulf of Thailand has a wave height of regarding 2 meters. Be careful and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand should remain offshore for another day.

Therefore, people are asked to follow the announcement from the Meteorological Department. and can follow the information at the Meteorological Department website http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 24 hours a day.

Announced on the 14th day of July B.E. 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

The Meteorological Department will release this announcement as the final version of this event.

(Signed) Chompari Chompurat
(Ms. Chomparee Chompurat)

Director-General of the Meteorological Department