Vietnam Weather Forecast: Northern Thunderstorms, Southern Heatwave

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a warning for heavy thunderstorms in the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong winds during these storms. Meanwhile, the southern part of the country is bracing for continued intense heat, with temperatures expected to soar above 37 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow. Coastal areas from Ho Chi Minh City to Kien Giang are also under threat of thunderstorms, posing risks of whirlwinds and strong gusts to maritime activities and fishermen.

The forecast indicates that the northern mountainous areas will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts ranging from 10 to 30 mm, and locally exceeding 80 mm in some places. Hanoi will see a cooler day with temperatures between 23-26 degrees Celsius, with a high of 28-30 degrees Celsius, under cloudy skies with scattered rain and potential thunderstorms.

In the South, yesterday saw widespread heat with temperatures between 35-36 degrees Celsius, and some areas reaching over 37 degrees Celsius. This heatwave is expected to persist in the coming days, with relative humidity remaining low at 50-55%. The meteorological center also noted that thunderstorms are predicted for the sea areas from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand, urging caution for all vessels and fishermen due to the risk of whirlwinds and strong gusts.