Daily Forecast
Distribution On Oct 2, 2009
General Situation at 04:00 AM local Time Weather Advisory
No. 16 (167/2009)
Subject: Tropical Storm “KETSANA”
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At 04.00 a.m. today, a low pressure cell downgraded from tropical depression “KETSANA” has covered Kanchanaburi province. It is expected to move to Myanmar. Abundant rain with heavy rainfalls is likely in much of the lower North, the Central and the upper South. People in the risky areas along foothills near waterways and in lowlands should beware of flooding during this period. This condition alerts for provinces of Tak, Kamphangphet, Phicit, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Sara Buri, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Ranong and Phangnga.
Wind and wave are likely 2-3 meters in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. All ships in the areas should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period.
Weather Forecast For Thailand From 6:00 AM Friday To 6:00 AM Saturday.
Northern Part Scattered rain and isolated heavy rain
in Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kamphangphet.
Northerly winds 15-30 km/hr.
Northeastern Part Scattered rain
mostly in Loei, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buri Ram.
Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr.
Central Part Widespread rain and heavy falls in many areas
of Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Sara Buri, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri and Ratchaburi.
Variable winds 15-35 km/hr.
Eastern Part Scattered rain and isolated heavy rain
in Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri and Chon Buri.
Westerly winds 20-40 km/hr.
Wave height 2-3 meters.
Southern Part (East Coast) Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain
in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Surat Thani.
Westerly winds 20-40 km/hr.
Wave height about 2 meters and above 2 meters offshore.
Southern Part (West Coast) Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain
in Ranong and Phangnga.
Southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr.
Wave height 2-3 meters.
Metropolitan Fairly widespread rain.
Westerly winds 15-35 km/hr.
Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874