don’t panic The heat index of 50.2 is not the actual temperature. The hottest temperature in Thailand does not exceed 42 degrees Celsius, but it is still dangerous. advice to avoid sun exposure
After the publication of graphics indicating that tomorrow (April 6), Thailand’s heat index will rise to 50.2 degrees Celsius in Bangna. Causing people to mistakenly think it will be the temperature
by the Meteorological Department Forecast for the highest heat index today (April 5)
- Eastern region, Chonburi province, hottest 45.8 degrees Celsius
- Northern region, Mae Sot district, Tak province, 41 degrees Celsius
- Southern region, Phang Nga province, 43.3 degrees Celsius
- Central region, Bangna, 45.5 degrees Celsius
- Northeast region, Sisaket province, 38.4 degrees Celsius
As for tomorrow (April 6), the highest heat index
- Central Bangna region 50.2 degrees Celsius
- Laem Chabang eastern region, Chonburi province, 49.4 degrees Celsius
- Northern region, Phetchabun province, 40.6 degrees Celsius
- Southern region, Phuket province, 47.9 degrees Celsius
- Northeast region, Sisaket province, 41.5 degrees Celsius
Heat Index Temperature
heat level index means the condition that Our body feels hotter than the temperature. of actual air measured from a thermometer resulting from the interaction between air temperature and humidity Causing the body to feel a loss of coolness from a skin area Resulting in feeling hotter actual air temperature May cause illness due to weather hot. weather conditions that cause illness Because the weather is heat with a heat level index of 38 degrees Celsius or more.
The Department of Health shares the level of the heat index. Watch out for warnings about the health effects of heat as follows.
green – watch level Heat index 27-32 degrees Celsius, health effects are fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, body aches from exposure to heat or exercise or labor in hot weather.
yellow – warning level Heat index 32-41 degrees Celsius, health effects Heat cramps and heat exhaustion can occur if exposed to heat for a long time.
Orange – dangerous level, heat index 41-54 degrees Celsius, health effects cramps in the calves, hips, abdomen, or shoulders that cause stiffness have heat exhaustion And can cause heat stroke (heat stroke) if’ n exposed to heat for a long time.
Red – very dangerous level Heat index more than 54 degrees Celsius Health effects Heat stroke
Weather forecast, forecast for all regions between 5 – 11 April 2023
the North
During 5 – 6 and 10 – 11 April 2023, generally hot with fog during the day. and very hot in some areas
With a 10 – 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds in some areas. The westernmost and lowest part of the region.
Westerly winds, speed 5 – 15 km/hour, minimum temperature 21 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 37 – 42 degrees Celsius.
During 7 – 9 April 2023, generally hot weather with fog during the day.
With thunderstorms 20 – 40 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail
South-east wind speed 10 – 20 km / hour, minimum temperature 20 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35 – 39 degrees Celsius.
Northeast
During 6 – 8 April 2023, generally hot weather with fog during the day.
With thunderstorms 30 – 60 percent of the area with strong winds. and some hail
East wind speed 10 – 25 km/hour, minimum temperature 20 – 26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31 – 39 degrees Celsius.
During 9 – 11 April 2023, generally hot weather with fog during the day. and very hot in some areas
With a 10 – 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds in some areas.
South-west wind speed 10 – 20 km/hour Minimum temperature 21 – 28 degrees Celsius Maximum temperature 35 – 39 degrees Celsius.
Central
During 5 – 6 and 10 – 11 April 2023, generally hot with fog during the day. and very hot in some areas
With a 10 – 20 percent chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds in some areas.
Southwest wind speed 10 – 20 km / h, minimum temperature 24 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35 – 41 degrees Celsius.
During 7 – 9 April 2023, hot weather with fog during the day.
With thunderstorms 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail
South-east winds, speed 10 – 25 km / h, minimum temperature 22 – 26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31 – 38 degrees Celsius.
eastern
During 6 – 8 April ’23, thunderstorms 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail
Minimum temperature 21 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30 – 36 degrees Celsius.
South-easterly winds 10 – 30 km/h Waves less than 1 meter in stormy areas, wave height greater than 1 metre.
During 9 – 11 April 2023, generally hot weather with fog during the day. and very hot in some areas
With 10 – 30 percent of the thunderstorms with gusty winds in some places.
Minimum temperature 23 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33 – 40 degrees Celsius.
South (East Coast)
It is hot during the day. with thunderstorms covering 10 – 30 percent of the area throughout the period
During 5 – 6 April 2023, south-westerly winds 10 – 30 km/h.
The sea has waves below 1 meter and above 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.
During the period 7 – 11 April 2023, easterly wind speed 10 – 30 km/hour.
The sea has waves below 1 meter and above 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.
Minimum temperature 22 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31 – 38 degrees Celsius.
South (west coast)
It is hot during the day. with thunderstorms covering 10 – 30 percent of the area throughout the period
During April 5 – 7, 2023, northwesterly winds 10 – 30 km/h. Wave height below 1 meter and around 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.
During 8 – 11 April 2023, easterly winds 10 – 30 km/h Waves less than 1 meter and more than 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.
Minimum temperature 23 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33 – 38 degrees Celsius.
Bangkok and its surroundings
During 5 – 6 and 10 – 11 April ’23, hot and foggy during the day.
South wind speed 10 – 20 km/hour, minimum temperature 25 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33 – 39 degrees Celsius.
During the 7th – 9th of April 2023, the weather is hot during the day. There are thunderstorms in 40 – 60 percent of the area with strong winds.
South-east wind speed 10 – 25 km / hour, minimum temperature 23 – 26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31 – 37 degrees Celsius.
In addition to the hot temperature Another thing to be careful about is ultraviolet radiation (UV) According to the data of the Meteorological Department, it was found that during April 3-9, 2023, in the case of clear skies at 12:00 half day, that 25 states have a very high UV index (more than 11 ) This will cause sunburn (Sunburn) which can negatively affect the eyes in a few minutes. and in the long run it will destroy DNA as follows
– UV Index 11: Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan, Lampang, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan and Kanchanaburi.
– UV index 12, including Bangkok, Chanthaburi and Chonburi
– UV Index 13: Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket, Songkhla and Narathiwat
So please avoid sun exposure. Especially during 09.00-15.00 hours If necessary, it should spend as little time as possible. wear light colored clothing good heat dissipation Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen.
