Daily Forecast Distribution On Apr 23, 2008 General Situation at 04:00 AM local Time Warning Thunderstorms in Thailand During 23-26 April, the ridge of rather intense high pressure system from China will extend to cover Thailand where generally hot weather occurring over the upper part of the country. Thunderstorms will be likely with thundershowers, gust and hail over northern, northeastern, Central including Bangkok Metropolis, Eastern and southern east coast during this period. People should beware of the severe weather and keep off unsecured buildings, outdoors and conductors. Due to the pouring rain in this dry season, farmers are advised to reserve rainwater for their consuming and farming. Weather Forcast For Thailand From 6:00 AM Wednesday To 6:00 AM Thursday. Northern Part Hot with fairly widespread thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Tak, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 23 C. Maximum temperature 37 C. Easterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Northeastern Part Hot with scattered thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain, gust and hail mostly in Loei, Nong Bua Lampoo, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, and Surin. Minimum temperature 22 C. Maximum temperature 36 C. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Central Part Hot and scattered thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places mostly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Lop Buri, Saraburi and Ratchaburi. Minimum temperature 25 C. Maximum temperature 37 C. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Eastern Part Mainly hot in the upper part. Scattered thunderstorms with gust and hail in some places mostly in Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 25 C. Maximum temperature 37 C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Southern Part (East Coast) Scattered thunderstorms mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla. Minimum temperature 24 C. Maximum temperature 35 C. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Southern Part (West Coast) Scattered thundershowers in Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 24 C. Maximum temperature 34 C. Westerly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Metropolitan Hot with scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain and gust. Minimum temperature 25 C. Maximum temperature 36 C. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874