Residents of 15 provinces warned of storms, hails

BANGKOK: — The Meteorological Department Monday warned residents of 15 provinces to brace themselves for possible tropical and hail storms.

In its daily forecast issued at 4 am, the department said the storms could happen in Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Mahasarakham, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi, Lop Buri, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao and Chanthaburi.

It explained that the storms would be caused by a high pressure mass over the Northeast and eastern part of the North.

Warning

The ridge of moderate high pressure system from China has extended to cover northeastern Thailand and eastern side of the North while hot weather occurs over the country. Isolated thunderstorms, gust and hail are likely in the upper part.

People in following areas should beware of severe weather during this period. Provinces include Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi, Lop Buri, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao and Chanthaburi.

This link might be of use to those up there today.

taken from http://www.thaivisa.com

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