7-day Forecast
For period of Dec 29, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
Weather Forecast During 29-30 Dec, 2008, the high pressure system over upper Thailand will weaken. Warmer weather and morning fog are likely in the areas while thick patches in some places in the North. The moderate northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and southern Thailand. Widely to scattered occur the lower Southern Thailand from Surat Thani southward. Wind and wave with 1-2 meters in the Gulf. After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, another surge of rather active high pressure system from China covers The South China Sea and upper Thailand and westerly trough in Myanmar will move to pass northern and northeastern Thailandduring 2-4 Jan, 2009. Showers is expected over upper Thailand at the first time and then 2-5 oC drop to become colder weather and windy in the areas. Increasing in rainfall is likely in the South. Wind and wave will strength in the Gulf with wave height 2-3 meters. Warning During 29-30 Dec, 2008, all forms of transportation in upper Thailand should beware of rain and poor visibility. During 31 Dec, 2008 — 4 Jan, 2009, the farmer in upper Thailand and people in the risky areas in the South from Surat Thani southward should beware rain and heavy rain including flooding conditions. During 31 Dec 2008 — 3 Jan 2009, all ships in the Gulf should proceed with caution.
Northern Part During 29-30 Dec, 2008, morning fog and thick patch in some areas. Cold in the upper portion, minimum temperature 13-15oC and cool elsewhere with minimum temperature 16-20 oC. Cold to very cold in the high mountain, minimum temperature 4-9 C. Light winds 6-12 km/hr. After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, light widely scattered to scattered showers at the first time and 2-4 oC drop to become colder weather. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.
Northeastern Part During 29-30 Dec, 2008, 1-2 oC rise and morning fog. cool with minimum temperature 18-23 oC. Cold in the high mountain, minimum temperature 10-15?C. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.
After that during 30 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, light widely scattered to scattered showers at the first time and 2-5 oC drop to become colder weather and windy. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr.
Central Part During 29-30 Dec, 2008, cool with 1-2 oC rise and morning fog. Minimum temperature 20-24 oC. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, light widely scattered showers at the first time and 2-3 oC drop to become cooler weather with windy. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.
Eastern Part During 29-30 Dec, 2008, cool with 1-2 oC rise and morning mist. Minimum temperature 21-24 oC. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters offshore.
After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, light widely scattered showers at the first time and 2-3 oC drop to become cooler weather with windy. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meters and about 2 meters off-shore.
Southern Part (East Coast) During 29-30 Dec, 2008, Widely scattered to scattered thundershowers mostly from Surat Thani southward. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters
After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain mostly from Surat Thani southward. northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters.
Southern Part (West Coast) During 29-30 Dec, 2008, isolated thundershowers. Northeasterly wind 15-30 km./hr. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters off-shore. After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.
Metropolitan During 29-30 Dec, 2008, cool, minimum temperature 20-23 oC. and morning mist with 1-2 oC rise Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. After that during 31 Dec 2008 — 4 Jan 2009, isolated light to widely scattered showers at the first time and 1-3 oC drop to become cooler weather with windy. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.
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