7-day Forecast
For period of Dec 26, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009
Weather Forecast During 26-27 Dec, 2008 the westerly trough will move to pass northern and northeastern Thailand. Rainfalls in the first and the 2-4 oC. The nearly strong northeast monsoon over the Gulf and southern Thailand. Abundant rain from lower Southern Thailand and isolated heavy rain. Wind and wave with about 2 meters in the Gulf.
During 28-29 Dec, 2008 the high pressure system over upper Thailand will weaken. Warmer weather and morning fog are likely in the areas. The low pressure cell in the lower South China Sea will move landfall at Malaysia. This cause scattered rain in the lower southern Thailand. After that on 30 Dec, 2008 another surge of nearly intense high pressure system from China covers upper Thailand high pressure system. Cooler weather is likely in the mention again.
Warning During this period, all ships in the Gulf should proceed with caution. During 28-29 Dec, all forms of transportation in upper Thailand should beware of poor visibility.
Northern Part During 26-27 Dec, 2008 scattered rain in the first and then 2-4 oC. Cold in the upper portion, minimum temperature 13-15oC and cool elsewhere with minimum temperature 16-18oC. Cold to very cold in the high mountain, minimum temperature 6-10 C. Northwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr. During 28-30 Dec, 2008 rise in temperature and morning fog. After that during 31 Dec 2008-1 Dec 2009, cooler weather. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.
Northeastern Part During 26-27 Dec, widely scattered rain mostly in the upper portion in the first and then 2-3oC drop. Cold in the upper portion, minimum temperature 14-15 oC. and cool elsewhere with minimum temperature 16-18 oC. Cold in the high mountain, minimum temperature 10-14C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. During 28-30 Dec, 2008 rise in temperature and morning fog. After that during 31 Dec 2008-1 Dec 2009, cooler weather and windy. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr.
Central Part During 26-27 Dec, widely scattered light rain mostly in the upper portion in the first and then 1-2oC drop. Cool with minimum temperature 20-23 oC. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. During 28-30 Dec, 2008 rise in temperature and morning fog. After that during 31 Dec 2008-1 Dec 2009, cooler weather and windy. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.
Eastern Part During 26-27 Dec, isolated light rain. Cool in the upper part with minimum temperature 22-25 oC. Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.
During 28-30 Dec, 2008 rise in temperature and morning mist. After that during 31 Dec 2008-1 Dec 2009, cooler weather and windy. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters off-shore.
Southern Part (East Coast) Scattered thundershowers mostly in the lower part from Surat Thani southward the most throughout the period. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters.
Southern Part (West Coast) Widely scattered to scattered thundershowers mostly in the lower portion throughout the period. Northeasterly wind 15-35 km./hr. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters off-shore.
Metropolitan During 26-27 Dec, isolated scattered light rain. Minimum temperature 24-25 oC.
Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr.
During 28-30 Dec, 2008 rise in temperature and morning mist. After that during 31 Dec 2008-1 Dec 2009, cooler weather and windy. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.
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