Warning
"Senior Tropical Strom “KETSANA” "
No. 1 (152/2552) Time Issued : September 28, 2009
At 10.00 a.m. today, Severe Tropical Strom “KETSANA” over the South China Sea upgrading to Typhoon “KETSANA” was centered about 420 km east of Danang , Vietnam or Lat 16.0 oN, Long 112.5 oE with sustained winds of 120 km/hr. It is moving west at a speed of 10 km/hr to make landfall over the coast of Vietnam tomorrow. KETSANA is expected to move across neighboring Laos ahead to Mukdahan Province, Thailand by 30 September 2009. More rain is likely with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfalls. This affects the Northeast of Thailand and then the others. People in the risky areas along the foothills near waterways and in Lowlands should beware of flooding condition during this period. The severe weather alerts for provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Sakhon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Burirum and Nakhon Ratchasima. The southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is intensifying. Wind and wave is likely above 2 meters in the areas. All ships should proceed with caution.
The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 28 September 2009
Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874