Overview of the Storm
Tropical storm Talim, currently over Vietnam, is predicted to bring heavy rainfall to Thailand from July 16 to 20 due to its interaction with local monsoons. The Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast early on July 16, warning citizens to be vigilant and prepared for the potential impacts of the storm. The storm is expected to impact various regions throughout the country, and local authorities are urging residents to take precautions against flash floods and overflows, especially in areas near waterways and lowlands.
Storm Path and Details
As of 4 am on July 16, tropical storm Talim was situated over the upper South China Sea with sustained wind speeds of approximately 85 kilometers per hour. The storm is slowly moving in the north-northwest direction and is expected to pass over Hainan Island before making landfall in upper Vietnam on July 18-19.
Influence of Local Monsoons
Between July 16 and 20, a strong monsoon trough is anticipated to move over the North, Northeast, and Central regions of Thailand, while another strong southwestern monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. These monsoons are expected to amplify the impact of Talim, resulting in more rain across the country. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible in all regions during this period.
Regional Impact and Advisory
The following regions are expected to experience the effects of tropical storm Talim and the accompanying monsoons:
July 16
- North: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
- Northeast: Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani
- Central: Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
- South: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, and Krabi
July 17-18
- North: Mae Hong Son, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet
- Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
- South: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun
July 19-20
- North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun
- Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani
- Central: Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom, and Bangkok and its vicinity
- East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
- South: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun
During this period, waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to be 2-4 meters high, with 4-meter-high waves in areas experiencing thundershowers. Waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand will be 2-3 meters high and over 3 meters high in areas with thundershowers.
