Warning From Meteorological Department

"Cold weather, heavy rain in the South and strong wind-wave"

No. 17 (205/2009) Time Issued : November 20, 2009

The intense high pressure system remains over Thailand causing cool to cold in the North, Northeast, Central and East with 1-3 °C drops.

The active northeast monsoon across the Gulf of Thailand and southern Thailand leads to torrential rains likely much of the South. Flash flood may be possible in the risky areas along foothills near waterways and in lowlands. This condition alerts for southern provinces of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Trang, Satun,

Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Wind-wave in the Gulf is likely with 2-4 meters. People along eastern south-coast should beware of monsoon surge. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats mainly in the lower Gulf keep ashore during 20-22 November 2009.

The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 20 November 2009. Issued at 4.30 p.m.