Heavy rain, strong winds and high waves forecast for the South

Thailand Meteorological Department issued a warning on Saturday (November 23) of heavy rain, strong winds and high waves in the south of the country.

The strong northeast monsoon will prevail across the Gulf of Thailand and the South from November 25-29, bringing isolated downpours in Surat Thani and further south, with rough seas 2-3 metres high in the Gulf. Residents along the Gulf’s coast should be on the lookout for storm surges. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats should stay ashore through November 29.

A moderate to strong high-pressure system is covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea bringing chilly mornings to the North. Lowland in the North and the Northeast will remain cool, especially in the morning, with minimum temperature 16-20 °C while in the highlands, the thermometer will drop to 6-14 °C.

The Nation

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