According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today (April 16), Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, and Hoa Binh will have hot and extremely hot weather, with some places experiencing extremely hot weather with the highest temperature increasing by 1 degree compared to yesterday, at 35-38 degrees, some places above 39 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is 35-40%.

Mountainous areas from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh, areas from Quang Binh to Phu Yen and the Central Highlands are hot, some places are extremely hot with temperatures from 35-37 degrees, some places are over 38 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is 40-45%.

In addition, heat and severe heat continue to cover the South with the highest temperature from 35-38 degrees, some places over 38 degrees, the lowest relative humidity from 40-45%.

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The weather in the North is getting hotter. Illustration photo: Nam Khanh

The meteorological agency warned that the heat wave in the Northwest, the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, the Central Highlands and the South is likely to last for many days to come.

It is worth noting that the predicted temperature in the heat bulletins and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2-4 degrees, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete and asphalt.

Meanwhile, in other places in the North, including Hanoi and the North Central region, the weather is milder with rain, showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered fog and light fog in the early morning, sunny in the afternoon with the highest temperature of about 32 degrees.

Weather forecast for regions across the country on April 16, 2024 :

Northwest

Cloudy, sunny day; especially in Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hoa Binh, there will be hot and very hot weather, some places will be especially hot; in the evening and at night there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees, some places in the Northwest region below 22 degrees. Highest temperature: 32-35 degrees; some places in the Northwest region 35-38 degrees, some places above 39 degrees.

Northeast

Cloudy, some rain during the day, sunny in the afternoon; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southeast wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees. Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees.

Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue

Cloudy, sunny in the North, hot in the Western mountains, scattered showers at night and thunderstorms in some places; hot in the South, hot in the day, very hot in some places, no rain at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees. Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees, especially in the western mountainous areas and Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue 35-37 degrees, some places over 38 degrees.

Da Nang to Binh Thuan

Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in the North, some places with very hot sun; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southeast wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees. Highest temperature: 32-35 degrees, in the North 35-37 degrees, some places over 38 degrees.

Central Highlands

Cloudy, hot during the day, some places will be very hot; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. East wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees. Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees, some places over 38 degrees.

Southern Vietnam

Cloudy, hot and very hot during the day; no rain at night. East to southeast wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees. Highest temperature: 35-38 degrees, some places in the East are over 38 degrees.

Hanoi

Cloudy, some rain during the day, less cloudy and sunny in the afternoon; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southeast wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms.

Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees. Highest temperature: 30-32 degrees.

The North and Central regions are about to experience severe heat, with a high risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes during the changing seasons . The North is starting to experience heat in the West, and the Central region is about to experience particularly severe heat. During the changing seasons, be on guard against dangerous weather phenomena such as thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Weather forecast for the next 10 days: Cool rain in the North before the heat returns . Weather forecast for the next 10 days (April 10-20), the cold air weakens, so the North and North Central regions will have light rain, drizzle, and cool weather; then the sun will shine and the temperature will increase. The South will still have continuous heat.