Weather in Hua Hin & Thailand

[Dannie Boy]

Pity it's not expected to come further south.

[NOKYAI]

The last 2 evenings we have started getting dark clouds coming from the direction of Burma. No rain yet, but this is the usual pattern for this time of year, clouds rolling in from 4 ish. I don't think it will be long we start to get regular evening showers.

[PeteC]

Summer storms wreak havoc in North, Northeast

Photos at link.........

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/160385

[PeteC]

Heavy storm, hail alert issued

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... ert-issued

"The Meteorological Department has warned of summer storms to come in greater Bangkok and many provinces in the Northeast, the East and the lower Central Plains.

While storms were receding in upper Thailand, they were expected to hit other areas -- Bangkok and surrounding provinces as well as Buri Ram, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Kalasin, Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Roi Et, Sa Kaeo, Si Sa Ket, Suphan Buri, Surin, Trat and Ubon Ratchathani, the department said Thursday.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said seasonal storms caused damage on Wednesday and Thursday to more than 200 houses in eight northeastern provinces -- Buri Ram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani.

It warned more storms were expected, including hailstorms, in the Northeast, the East and the Central Plains.

A storm struck Buri Ram's Muang district on Wednesday, damaging houses, shops, hotels, public property and caused power cuts in some areas. Heavy rain accompanied by swirling winds, thunder and lightning pounded Muang district where an employee of Buri Ram Hospital was hit by lightning while riding his motorcycle. He was admitted to intensive care."

[PeteC]

Oil up and get out there for the tan of your life!

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... ok-tuesday

Sun to shine directly overhead Bangkok Tuesday

"The sun will shine directly overhead Bangkok on April 26, but that doesn’t mean Tuesday will be the hottest day of the year, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) said.

At 12.16pm, your shadow will lie directly at your feet when walking the capital's streets, Narit deputy director Saran Poshyachinda said on Friday.".......

[Big Boy]

I think the forum's weather forecast has slipped a digit

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[NOKYAI]

Did I just hear thunder?

[Terry]

Some relatively dark & low cloud, a small breeze, and some thunder - all from the West.
But no bloody RAIN

[PeteC]

Last warning I saw not a drop, ziltch, nada, mai mee! The chingchokes here are laying on their backs with their tongues hanging out! Let's hope this time is a winner.

Weather Warning

"Summer Thunderstorm"
No. 1 Time Issued : April 26, 2016

During 28-30 April, 2016 the summer thunderstorm includes gusty wind and some hails are likely in the Eastward of North, the Northeast, the east and the Central. People should be ware of severe weather and keep away from unsecured building.

This is because, the difference in air-mass. During 28-30 April, 2016 the high pressure from China bring the cold air will extend to the eastward of the North, the Northeast, the East and the Central areas in which this previous is hot to very hot weather in many areas already.

This advisory is in effect on 26 April 2016 at 11.00 a.m.
The next issue will be at 27 April 2016 at 11.00 a.m.

[wpcoe]

IIRC, it takes a week or two of the late afternoon dark/low clouds before it develops in to rain. Hoping it isn't much longer than that this year.

[PeteC]

We need rain but I hope we don't get what hit Korat and other places up there.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/vdo/thailand ... t-pavilion

[Ratsima]

On the bus from Bangkok to Korat yesterday. Power lines taken down by a tree in Sikhiu. Saw a number of roofs blown off and several highway billboards blown down.

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And, then there's this:

Thailand Hasn't Been This Hot Since 1960

[PeteC]

El Nino dries up Asia as its stormy sister La Nina looms

"Withering drought and sizzling temperatures from El Nino have caused food and water shortages and ravaged farming across Asia, and experts warn of a double-whammy of possible flooding from its sibling, La Nina.".....

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/95 ... nina-looms

[NOKYAI]

It's looking very black now! I think this time we will get some rain as the clouds have arrived sooner than usual.

[Nereus]

Just had a big storm and heavy rain pass through where I am in Bangkok. Still very black with thunder out towards the airport. There is actually cool air blowing through the open window, and a wet patch on the floor of the only window I forgot to close.