7-day Forecast For period of Apr 16, 2008 - Apr 22, 2008 Weather Forecast During 16-18 April, 2008, high pressure system from China will extend its ridge to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea while heat low pressure cell covers northern Thailand. Hot to very hot weather occurs over upper Thailand and thunderstorms with gust in some places are expected in the areas. Tropical storm “Neoguri” in the South China Sea will move to ashore of Vietnam during 17-18 April 2008, causing more rain in eastern side of Northeastern Thailand. During 19-20 April, 2008, this high pressure system will weaken. Southerly and southeasterly winds bring the humidity from the Gulf and the South China Sea to cover upper Thailand. This cause thundershowers and gust in some places. During 21-22 April, 2008, Another high pressure areas from China will extend its ridge to northeastern Thailand, thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places. Warning During these periods, people over upper Thailand should beware of thunderstorms, gust, thunderbolt and hail gusty winds especially during 21-22 April, 2008. Northern Part Hot with haze and very hot in Mae Hong Son, Lampang and Tak. Maximum temperature 36-42 C. Southerly wind 10-20 km/hr. During 16-20 April, widely scattered thundershowers with gust. During 21-22 April, scattered thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places. Northeastern Part Hot with maximum temperature 35-39C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. During 16-17 April, widely scattered thunderstorms and gust. During 18-20 April, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers with gust in some places mostly in the eastern part. During 21-22 April, scattered thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places. Central Part Hot, maximum temperature 37-39 C. Isolated to widely scattered thundershowers with gust throughout the periods. Southerly wind 15-30 km./hr. Eastern Part Hot in upper part with maximum temperature 35-39 C. Widely scattered to scattered thundershowers with gust in some places throughout the periods. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Southern Part (East Coast) Isolated to widely scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Southern Part (West Coast) Isolated to widely scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Westerly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Metropolitan Hot with maximum temperature 36-39 C. Isolated to widely scattered thundershowers with gust throughout the periods. Southerly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874