Warning
"Heavy Rainfalls and Strong Wind-Waves "No. 3 (121/2552) Time Issued : August 25, 2009
A nearly active low pressure trough still lies across the lower North, the upper Central and the Northeast. The rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain and isolated heavy falls are likely over the country. Since 2-3 days, heavy rainfalls have affected much of the South region leading to possible flash floods along foothills and waterways to be in effect for alert areas for provinces of Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun during 1-2 days.
Wind-waves above 2 meters in the thundershower areas are likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. All ships should proceed with caution during 1-2 days.
Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874