Tropical Storm Maysak Triggers Heavy Rain Across Northern Thailand
Tropical storm Maysak made landfall in Vietnam and moved into China, triggering heavy to very heavy rain across parts of Thailand while separate severe thunderstorms prompted warnings in Missouri and Oklahoma and a flood warning was issued then lifted in Ohio.
Storm Maysak Brings Heavy Rain to Thailand
Tropical storm Maysak is centred over China and will not enter Thailand, but is forecast to cause heavy rain in the North, upper Northeast and the East on Sunday and Monday. [1] Sugunyanee Yavinchan, director-general of the Meteorological Department, said on Sunday morning that severe tropical storm Maysak landed in Quang Ninh district, Vietnam, about 1am and reached Guangxi province in China about 4am. [1] The storm was moving northeastwards and would not enter Thailand. [1] However, the storm's influence, coupled with the monsoon trough across the upper North and northern Laos, and the rather strong southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand would cause heavy to very heavy rain in the North, the Upper Northeast and East on Sunday and Monday. [1] Ms Sugunyanee said small boats should stay ashore in the upper Andaman Sea where waves could reach two to three metres high or even more during thundershowers. [1] The storm, combined with a monsoon trough and strong southwest monsoon, is forecast to bring heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand's North, upper Northeast and East on Sunday and Monday. [1] Maysak landed in Vietnam's Quang Ninh district around 1am and reached China's Guangxi province around 4am on Sunday, moving northeast and staying out of Thailand. [1]
Mekong River Levels Rise in Nakhon Phanom
The Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom rose to 4.90 metres on Sunday morning, an 80-centimetre increase from Saturday due to persistent rain. [1] The Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom had risen to 4.90 metres deep on Sunday morning, up by 80 centimetres on Saturday's level due to persistent rain in the northeastern province. [1] Meanwhile, the Mekong River level is rising. [1] In Nakhon Phanom it was measured at 4.90 metres deep on Sunday morning, up by 80 centimetres on Saturday's level due to persistent rain in the area. [1] The storm, combined with a monsoon trough and strong southwest monsoon, is forecast to bring heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand's North, upper Northeast and East on Sunday and Monday. [1]
Marine Warnings Issued for Andaman Sea
Small boats were advised to stay ashore in the upper Andaman Sea where waves could reach 2-3 metres or higher during thundershowers. [1] Ms Sugunyanee said small boats should stay ashore in the upper Andaman Sea where waves could reach two to three metres high or even more during thundershowers. [1] The storm's influence, coupled with the monsoon trough across the upper North and northern Laos, and the rather strong southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand would cause heavy to very heavy rain in the North, the Upper Northeast and East on Sunday and Monday. [1]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings overnight in southwestern Missouri, southeastern Oklahoma and Carter County, Oklahoma, citing 60 mph wind gusts capable of damaging roofs, siding and trees. [2] The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Webster County in southwestern Missouri, Southern Dallas County in southwestern Missouri, Western Douglas County in southwestern Missouri, Eastern Christian County in southwestern Missouri, Southeastern Polk County in southwestern Missouri, and Eastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri. [2] The warning was in effect until 1245 AM CDT. [2] At 1159 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Fittstown to 6 miles west of Turner Falls, moving southeast at 25 mph. [4]
Oklahoma Under Severe Thunderstorm Alerts
The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings overnight in southwestern Missouri, southeastern Oklahoma and Carter County, Oklahoma, citing 60 mph wind gusts capable of damaging roofs, siding and trees. [4] At 1148 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Fittstown to 6 miles west of Turner Falls, moving southeast at 25 mph. [4] Hazard included 60 mph wind gusts. [4] Source was radar indicated. [4] Impact expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [4] Locations impacted include Ada, Sulphur, Davis, Wynnewood, Roff, Stonewall, Fitzhugh, Tatums, Hickory, Fittstown, Pooleville, Lake Of The Arbuckles, Turner Falls, Hennepin, Scullin, and Milo. [4] The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma, Southwestern Coal County in southeastern Oklahoma, Carter County in southern Oklahoma, Southern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma, Northwestern Marshall County in southeastern Oklahoma, West central Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma, and Murray County in southern Oklahoma. [5] The warning was in effect until 1230 AM CDT. [5] At 1143 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line. [5]
Flood Warning Expires in Ohio
A flood warning for Monroe and Noble counties in Ohio was set to expire at 1am EDT as flood waters receded. [3] The Flood Warning will expire at 1 AM EDT early this morning for a portion of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Monroe and Noble. [3] Flood waters have or will continue to recede, so additional flooding is no longer expected. [3] Please continue to heed remaining road closures. [3]
What to watch next: The storm's influence is forecast to continue bringing heavy to very heavy rain in Thailand's North, upper Northeast and East on Monday, with the Mekong River level continuing to be monitored in Nakhon Phanom amid persistent rain.
