Meteorological Department Issues 4th Warning on Summer Storm from 3-6 March: Check Which Provinces Will See Heavy Rain

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a "summer storm" the 4th edition, detailing the period from 3 to 6 March 2026 "heavy rain" Which provinces are affected?

On 3 March 2026The Meteorological Department's websitepublished an announcement regarding "summer storms in upper Thailand" effective until 6 March 2026, edition 4, stating that upper Thailand will experience summer storms starting in the northeast region first. The eastern, central regions including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the north will be affected subsequently. The storms will feature thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, hail in some areas, heavy rain in some places, and occasional lightning in certain locations.

This is due to a high-pressure area or cold air mass moving from China covering the northeast and South China Sea, while upper Thailand is hot. Additionally, westerly wind currents will pass through the north and upper northeast regions.

People in these areas are advised to be cautious of dangers from summer storms by avoiding open spaces, standing under large trees, unstable structures, or billboards. Farmers should strengthen fruit trees and prepare to protect their crops and livestock from possible damage. Also, take care of health during these changing weather conditions.

However, the public should continue to follow announcements from the Meteorological Department and can access information on the Meteorological Department's website.http://www.tmd.go.thor call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day.

On 3 March 2026

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (moderate risk):

• Northeast region: Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, and Surin provinces
• East region: Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (high risk):

• Northeast region: Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces

On 4 March 2026

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (moderate risk):

• North region: Chiang Rai and Nan provinces
• Northeast region: Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, and Buriram provinces
• East region: Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (high risk):

• Northeast region: Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces

On 5 March 2026

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (moderate risk):

• North region: Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, and Phichit provinces
• Northeast region: Nong Bua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces
• Central region: Sing Buri, Ang Thong, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity
• East region: Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (high risk):

• North region: Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces
• Northeast region: Loei, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces
• Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, and Saraburi provinces
• East region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, and Chachoengsao provinces

On 6 March 2026

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (moderate risk):

• North region: Lamphun, Lampang, and Sukhothai provinces
• Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram provinces
• East region: Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provinces

Provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds (high risk):

• North region: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet provinces
• Central region: Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Nakhon Pathom provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity.