11 March 2014 (NNT) – The National Disaster Warning Center has issued a statement saying that a tropical storm is due to hit parts of the Northeast and the East hard on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The center said residents in affected areas should closely follow weather updates for more information.
The Meteorological Department has reported that a high pressure cell from China continues to prevail over the South China Sea and Thailand’s Northeast. Heavy rains can be expected in most parts of the country during the next two days.
In the North and Notheast, temperatures are rising, with the mercury rising to 38 degree Celsius in some parts. Isolated rainshowers are also expected in the regions.
In the South, strong winds are expected to generate up to 2-meter high waves and all ships should proceed with caution.
Parts of Bangkok and its vicinity are to be lashed with rain later on Tuesday.