According to experts, during the 5-day holiday, the weather across the country will experience significant fluctuations, with alternating sunshine and rain, making it essential for travelers to stay alert.
In an interview with reporters, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hưởng – Head of the Weather Forecasting Department (National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting) stated that during the consecutive 5-day holiday (Hung Kings’ Festival, April 30 – May 1), the weather will be highly variable.
From April 28 to the morning of April 30, the northern provinces are likely to be affected by a weak end-of-season cold front. Additionally, with upper-level wind convergence, from the afternoon and evening of April 28 to the morning of April 30, provinces from Nghệ An to Hà Tĩnh may experience widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some areas may see moderate to heavy rain, strong thunderstorms, and risks of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Afterward, the Northern region and Central provinces will be dry with little rain.
5 consecutive holiday days, the weather across the country will experience significant fluctuations.
The Northwest region and the North and Central regions are expected to experience localized heat from May 1 to May 3.
According to Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, tourist spots in the North should be aware that around April 28, 29, and the morning of April 30, there is a possibility of showers and thunderstorms; afterward, the weather will be clear with sunshine. From May 1 to May 4, the weather will be relatively favorable.
Tourist destinations in the South, such as Quy Nhơn, Nha Trang, and Đà Lạt, along with the Southern region, will be affected by a hot air mass in the midday and afternoon, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 35 to 36 degrees Celsius.
“Every year in April, the cold air still exerts its influence, so it is normal to have cold air from April to early May. However, there is often a competition between the cold and hot air masses during this time, which can lead to extreme weather events such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. With the weather being highly variable in the upcoming period, travelers should pay attention to phenomena like lightning, tornadoes, hail, and strong winds,” emphasized Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hưởng.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the Northern region: From April 29-30: On April 29, there will be showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rain; on April 30, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected. From May 1-3: There will be evening and nighttime showers in some places; during the day, it will be sunny, with localized heat in the Northwest region.
In the Central region: From April 29-30: The area from Thanh Hóa to Thừa Thiên Huế will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas seeing moderate to heavy rain; the region from Đà Nẵng to Bình Thuận will generally have little rain and sunny weather.
From May 1-3: There will be evening and nighttime showers and thunderstorms in some places, while it will be sunny during the day, especially in the mountainous areas of the provinces from Thanh Hóa to Thừa Thiên Huế, where heat is expected on May 2-3.
In the Central Highlands and Southern region: From April 29-May 3: There will be evening and nighttime showers and thunderstorms in some places, while it will be sunny during the day, with some areas experiencing heat; the Southeastern region will have widespread heat.
In Hanoi: From April 29-30: On April 29, there will be showers and thunderstorms, with a possibility of moderate rain in some areas; on April 30, there may be occasional rain and showers. From May 1-3: There will be no rain at night, and during the day it will be sunny; the likelihood of heat is low.
In Ho Chi Minh City: From April 29 – May 3: Generally, there will be little rain, sunny days, and heat in the afternoon. There is a warning for transitional weather, where in thunderstorms there may be tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds.
