Upper Thailand 'cold' rain for Southeast
: 22 Nov 2009
Thailand Meteorological Department Warning:
"Cold weather, heavy rain in the South and strong wind-wave"
No. 23 (211/2552) Date Issued : November 22, 2009http://www.tmd.go.th/enThe intense high pressure system remains over the upper Thailand causing cool to cold weather in the North, Northeast, Central and East with 1-2 °C drops.
The active northeast monsoon dominates over the Gulf of Thailand and southern Thailand. Torrential rains and heavy fall many places are likely much of the lower South (east coast) from Surat Thani province downward. Flash flood may be possible in the risky areas along foothills near waterways and in lowlands.
This condition alerts for southern provinces of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Trang, Satun, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces. Wind-wave in the Gulf is likely with 2-4 meters. People along eastern south-coast should beware of monsoon surge. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats mainly in the lower Gulf keep ashore during 22-23 November 2009.