Weather warning issued for storms, hail and heavy southern rain
The Thai Meteorological Department's Warning No. 7 forecasts thunderstorms, strong gusts, hail and heavy rain across upper Thailand from November 5–9, 2026, starting in the Northeast before spreading to the North, Central (including Bangkok) and East. Southern rainfall intensifies November 7–9, with flash floods and runoff possible in flood-prone areas near foothills and waterways.
What this means for you
- Residents and travellers in the Northeast, North, Central (including Bangkok), East and South face storms, hail and possible flash floods during this period.
- The upper-Thailand warning runs November 5–9, 2026, with the heaviest southern rain from November 7–9.
- People in flood-prone areas near foothills and waterways should prepare for flash floods and runoff; the public is advised to stay away from open areas, large trees and unstable billboards.
Sources
6 reports
Hail forecast for upper Thailand with very heavy rain in southern areas (opens in a new tab)
TMD forecasts rain across 70% of Bangkok area on November 6 (opens in a new tab)
Storms forecast in upper Thailand and very heavy rain in parts of South (opens in a new tab)
Weather alert covers Bangkok flood risks and heavy rain in the South (opens in a new tab)