Warning to Prepare for a New Wave of Summer Storms with Sudden Strong Winds but Limited to Narrow Areas

The Meteorological Department warns to stay vigilant "Summer storms" are expected in a new wave forming narrow bands that do not cover entire provinces but will cause sudden strong gusts of wind, damaging buildings. Prepare for the period from 23 to 25 April.

On 20 April 2026, the Facebook pageof the Meteorological Departmentposted a message stating to monitor the next "summer storm" event from 23 to 25 April 2026. These summer storms typically form in narrow bands, do not cover entire provinces, last a short time, and cause sudden strong gusts that damage buildings.

Weather conditions to watch for: thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, occasional hail, and lightning hazards.

Affected areas

• Initial phase: Northern regionNortheastern region
• Next phase: Eastern and Central regionsBangkokandits metropolitan area.

Safety recommendations

• Avoidopen spaces, sheltering underlarge trees,billboards, andunstable structures.
• Farmers should supportfruit trees,care forlivestock,
• and maintain health by monitoringany changes in symptoms.

Information courtesy of the Facebook page of the Meteorological Department.