Northern Vietnam Faces Extreme Heat Above 40°C; Thunderstorms Expected Tonight

Northern Vietnam is bracing for the final day of intense heat, with temperatures set to soar above 40 degrees Celsius on May 27. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued warnings for severe and extremely severe heat across northern and central Vietnam. However, relief is in sight for the North, as scattered showers and thunderstorms are predicted to begin from the evening of May 27. In Hanoi, the capital, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 39-40 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially exceeding 40 degrees. The forecast for the afternoon and evening includes scattered showers and thunderstorms, which may bring risks of whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Other areas in the North and the central coast are also facing severe heat, with temperatures ranging from 37-39 degrees Celsius, and some places exceeding 40 degrees. The central region, from Thanh Hoa to Hue, will continue to experience severe and extremely severe heat for the next three days, with temperatures reaching 37-39 degrees Celsius, and some areas above 39 degrees. Coastal areas of the South Central region will see hot weather, with temperatures between 35-37 degrees Celsius, and some places above 37 degrees. From the evening of May 28, the South Central region is expected to have scattered showers and thunderstorms. Widespread heat is forecast to end across the North by May 29, and the heat in the central region will also gradually subside. Residents in all affected areas are advised to be prepared for potential hazards associated with thunderstorms, including whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong winds, especially after prolonged periods of heat.