Stay indoors during Storm Noul, warns Meteorological chief

[snoop1130 11,897]

Stay indoors during Storm Noul, warns Meteorological chief

By The Nation

 

 

The Meteorological Department has set up a command centre to monitor tropical storm Noul this weekend, Somsak Khaosuwan, department director-general, said on Friday.

 

Department directors at the command centre on the 11th floor of the 50th Anniversary Building in Bangkok had held a video conference with Meteorological Centres nationwide to monitor the storm situation, he added.

 

The storm crossed into northeastern Mukdahan province on Friday afternoon and is forecast to bring heavy rain across most of the country this weekend. The Meteorological Department has advised all boats to stay ashore for the next three days.

 

“People living in at-risk areas should be on alert for heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds. People can protect themselves from strong winds by not going outdoors and not sheltering under big trees or damaged buildings," Somsak said.

 

The public could get updates on the storm at the Meteorological Department's website, or by calling the weather forecast hotline on 1182, he added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394772

 

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[RichCor 2,695]

I thought this had been downgraded. Still, heading to BKK.

 

General Situation	at 16:00 September 18, 2020
	At 04.00 p.m. on 18 September, Category 3 tropical storm NOUL over Mukdahan in the Northeast of Thailand. It is forecast to downgrade to tropical depression. The strong southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. Torrential rain with isolated heavy to very heavy rain will be possible in the North, the Northeast, the Central, the East and the South. People in the risky areas should beware of the severe rains that may cause flash floods and water runoff. Beware of strong winds by keeping off outdoor places, large trees and unsecured buildings The strong wind waves are likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. In the upper portion of both seas, the waves will be likely 2-4 meters high and more than 4 meters high in thundershowers. In the lower portion, the waves will be likely about 2 meters and in thundershower areas more than 3 meters high. All ships keep ashore lasting 20 September.

[Tropposurfer 1,482]

We’re getting strong squalls in Surin Beach Phuket as of yesterday. Usual tree detritus everywhere. 

[hotchilli 16,522]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Department directors at the command centre on the 11th floor of the 50th Anniversary Building in Bangkok had held a video conference with Meteorological Centres nationwide to monitor the storm situation, he added.

Do they know something we don't ?

[Eibot 864]

It was supposed to go right over Khon Kaen. Only felt a tiny little breeze.

[Carlosm 205]

Southern end of Phetchabun. Couldn't sleep last night due to the deluge coming down. So heavy couldn't even hear the air-con. 6am went outside and the garden was under about 8" of water, first time in about 6 years we've had this and according the meteorologist dept of Thailand its just the beginning !

[chilly07 459]

Overcast sky a breath of wind and a fine sprinkling of rain here in Pattaya dark side. Temperature very moderate.

[mehrdad 196]

Here in chiang rai today ( Saturday) we not see any rain yet !!! 

[KhunBENQ 15,466]

Small cells of intensive rain coming and going here.

After a break of two hours I thought it's over, but no.

At the moment I would not like to be outside.

 

[KhunBENQ 15,466]

12 minutes ago, mehrdad said:

Here in chiang rai today ( Saturday) we not see any rain yet !!! 

That's what the radar says. North clear.

Isan scattered. Overall only moderate to medium intensity.

https://weather.tmd.go.th/THA_Z.php

 

Edited September 19, 2020 by KhunBENQ

[connda 17,444]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Do they know something we don't ?

Yes and no.  You probably know too.  I'll translate this announcement:
"Don't go to protests during tropical depression Noul.  You may get Covid or struck by lightening or a tree may fall on you.  Stay safe indoors.  Don't go outside to protest."

Probably closer to it imho. 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2020 by connda

[DrTuner 24,558]

Yes, I am deadly scared of the 2m/s breeze and drizzle here in Pattaya, I shall stay quivering in the corner.

 

How are the protests going?

[hotchilli 16,522]

28 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

Yes, I am deadly scared of the 2m/s breeze and drizzle here in Pattaya, I shall stay quivering in the corner.

Don't face the corner you might get arrested.

[DrTuner 24,558]

Bangkok Post is live on their facebook in case you're interested. Rain didn't stop the protestors.

[essox essox 2,499]

why stay indoors......

look at SALLY in the states.....NOW THAT IS WHEN ONE STAYS INDOORS !!!!

"a special command centre " for a little wind and rain .....<deleted>