Author: Irish Alan » October 4, 2007, 2:18 pm
The Nation 2007-10-04
Weather alert for:
Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak
Lekima to hit Nong Khai Thursday morning
BANGKOK: -- Residents of 23 northern and northeastern provinces were Thursday warned to brace themselves for heavy rains and possible flash floods as Lekima storm is expected to hit the region Thursday morning.
In its announcement No 21 on the storm, the department said tropical storm "Lekima" was centered at Laos about 80 km north of Nakhon Phanom province, or Lat 18.0 ฐN, Long 104.8 ฐE, with maximum sustained winds of 80 km/hr at 4 am Thursday.
The storm is moving westward at a speed of 18 km/hr and will then be downgraded to the depression moving through provinces of Nong Khai and Nakhon Phanom around 10.00 a.m.
The department said the depression will unleash heavy rains in Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phrae, Nan and Tak.