According to weather forecasts, the Northern region will continue to experience rain, but it will only occur in the morning, late afternoon, and at night over a limited area. Residents should remain vigilant about the potential for landslides on hillsides and slopes in mountainous areas.
By midday, the rain will cease, and the entire Northern region will see sunshine with dry weather. The highest temperatures in Hanoi and most cities will range between 30-34 degrees Celsius. This weather pattern is expected to persist in the Northern region over the coming days.
In the Central region, the rainy season is anticipated to begin around late August and extend into the first half of September, with heavy rainfall mainly concentrated in October and November 2024.
Cold air is expected to start affecting the region from September to October. (Illustrative photo: TTXVN).
During September and October, heat waves may occur in the Northern and Central regions. Cold air is expected to start affecting the region from September to October and the frequency and intensity of cold fronts is likely to increase from November.
The average temperature for September and October 2024 across the country is forecasted to be 0.5-1 degree Celsius higher than the historical average, with November temperatures expected to be around the same level.
Weather forecast for today (August 16) across various regions of the country:
Northwest Region: Partly cloudy with light rain and scattered thunderstorms in some areas. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 24-27 degrees Celsius, with some places below 24 degrees. Highest temperatures range from 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 34 degrees.
Northeast Region: Partly cloudy with scattered light rain and thunderstorms. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 25-28 degrees Celsius, with mountainous areas seeing some places below 24 degrees. Highest temperatures range from 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 34 degrees.
Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: Partly cloudy; the North may experience scattered light rain and thunderstorms, while the South will see hot weather with some areas experiencing extreme heat. In the late afternoon and evening, there will be scattered light rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavier rain later. Light winds in the North, while the South will have southwest winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperatures in the North will be 32-35 degrees Celsius; in the South, temperatures will be between 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 37 degrees.
Da Nang – Binh Thuan: Partly cloudy, with hot weather during the day, some areas experiencing extreme heat. In the late afternoon and evening, there will be scattered light rain and thunderstorms, while in the North, there will be scattered thunderstorms in the evening and night, with heavy rain in some areas. Southwest winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperatures will range from 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 37 degrees.
Central Highlands: Partly cloudy with scattered light rain and thunderstorms. In the late afternoon and evening, there will be scattered light rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavier rain. Southwest winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 21-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperatures will range from 30-33 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 33 degrees.
Southern Region: Partly cloudy with scattered light rain and thunderstorms. In the late afternoon and evening, there will be scattered light rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavier rain. Southwest winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong winds. Lowest temperatures range from 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperatures will range from 32-35 degrees Celsius.
