Northern region has thunderstorms, Central and Southern regions have intense heat

Hanoi capital has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain; lowest temperature from 25-28 degrees Celsius, highest temperature from 31-34 degrees Celsius, some places above 34 degrees Celsius.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the first day of the week, August 19, the weather in many areas across the country had noticeable changes.

In the North, the weather in some places remains stormy due to the influence of the tropical convergence zone combined with the southwest monsoon.

Some provinces in the Northern Delta and midlands have moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures range from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius, with high humidity.

However, in the afternoon and evening, the rain will lessen, the weather will become cooler, creating favorable conditions for outdoor activities.

Meanwhile, the area from Nghe An to Ninh Thuan continues to have hot weather, some places have severe heat with the highest temperature commonly from 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places over 37 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly 50-65%.

Experts warn that the heat wave in the Central region is likely to last in the coming days; the risk of natural disasters due to heat wave is level 1.

In addition, people need to be on guard against intense heat combined with low humidity which can cause explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased electricity demand and the risk of forest fires.

Heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

At sea, the northern area of ​​the Gulf of Tonkin and the northern sea area of ​​the North East Sea continue to have showers and thunderstorms; during thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 7-8. Beware of wave heights sometimes increasing to over 2m.

All vessels operating in the above areas are at high risk of being affected by tornadoes, strong winds and large waves.

Forecast for regions day and night August 19:

The Northwest region has scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy rain; thunderstorms may have tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 24-27 degrees Celsius, some places below 24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 31-34 degrees Celsius, some places above 34 degrees Celsius.

The Northeast and Hanoi capital will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy rain; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 25-28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some places above 34 degrees Celsius.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue will have hot days, with some places experiencing severe heat; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Thanh Hoa will have scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow afternoon, with localized heavy rain; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 26-29 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan will have hot and sunny days, with some places experiencing severe heat. Southwesterly winds at level 2-3; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperatures range from 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperatures range from 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places in the North above 37 degrees Celsius.

In the Central Highlands, it is sunny during the day; southwest wind level 2-3; in the evening and at night, there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places; in thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 21-24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 29-32 degrees Celsius.

Southern region: sunny during the day; southwest wind level 2-3; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature from 24-27 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature from 32-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: VNA

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