So there will be no rain in the West. But those ghost winds are still causing havoc at sea! I really believe that these wind warnings are CYA forecasts, especially since the boat sinking disaster in Phuket.During 30-31 July, the low pressure covers Tonkin Bay and upper Vietnam while the strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand. Outbreaks of continuous rain and isolated heavy downpour are forecast for the Northeast, the North, the Central, the East and the South. Still, watch for a flash flood in risk areas due to the severe conditions. The strong wind and waves are forecast 2-4 meters high in the Andaman Sea and 2-3 meters high in the upper Gulf. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore. People along the coast of the western South and the East should beware strong winds.
The following forecast for Hua Hin airport. Note that the first section is an observation, not a forecast:
VTPH 310200Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW028 28/24 Q1009 NOSIG
Conditions at:
VTPH (HUA HIN , TH) observed 0200 UTC 31 July 2018 (9-00am)
Temperature:
28.0°C (82°F)
Dewpoint:
24.0°C (75°F) [RH = 79%]
Pressure (altimeter):
29.79 inches Hg (1009.0 mb)
Winds:
variable direction winds at 1 MPH (1 knots; 0.5 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:
few clouds at 2800 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather observed at this time
Forecast for:
VTPH (HUA HIN , TH)
Text:
TAF VTPH 302300Z 3100/3124 VRB02KT 8000 -RA SCT030 BKN100
Forecast period:
0000 to 0200 UTC 31 July 2018
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
variable direction winds at 2 MPH (2 knots; 1.0 m/s)
Visibility:
5 miles (8 km)
Ceiling:
10000 feet AGL
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 3000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 10000 feet AGL
Weather:
-RA (light rain)
Text:
BECMG 3102/3104 23005KT 9999 NSW FEW030
Forecast period:
0200 to 1400 UTC 31 July 2018
Forecast type:
BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 0400 UTC 31 July 2018
Winds:
from the SW (230 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds:
few clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:
NSW (no significant weather)
Text:
BECMG 3114/3116 00000KT
Forecast period:
1400 UTC 31 July 2018 to 0000 UTC 01 August 2018
Forecast type:
BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 1600 UTC 31 July 2018
Winds:
calm
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds:
few clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:
NSW (no significant weather)