The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) began issuing its weather warnings for Upper Southern Thailand, Central Thailand and the Northeast yesterday, and reissued its warning for severe lightning storms for those areas today.
The storm warnings for those areas is in effect from tomorrow through Monday (Apr 16-18), with Phuket forecast to experience heavy rain from Apr 18-21.
Small boat operators are asked to closely monitor weather updates to ensure all safety equipment is fully operational.