Tropical Storm Gaemi

Yesterday's assessment that the storm would move further south and continue to slow down seems to have become reality.  Originally forecast to enter Thailand by Friday, the storm arrival is now expected some time Sunday evening    A northern pressure system is pushing Tropical Storm Gaemi further south, leaving Sakon Nakhon unscathed.  Locally expect occasional overcast skies, cooler temperatures, occasional rain. Tropical Storm Gaemi : 5 Day Forecast Map | Weather Underground »

Over the past years I'd frequently mentioned the doughnut effect over Sakon Nakhon. It happens frequently Bad weather all around us, with local clear skies.  The 2011 storms which caused flooding havoc throughout south and central Thailand, aimed straight at Sakon Nakhon. Then at the last moment it split, part to the north of us, part to the south. There was some flooding in the northern and southern parts of the province, but the city remained unscathed