The early thunderstorm and lightning warning application at https://halong. navy01. com is built in a multi-layered architecture.
Including a layer of data processing and short-term forecasting using artificial intelligence (AI) with timelines of 10 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes; a layer of information distribution; a layer of visual map display and a layer of user management.
On the website platform, the WebGIS system displays thunderstorm, tornado, lightning forecasts according to each detailed zoning in Ha Long Bay; marking important locations and warning points.
The system also provides regional forecast bulletins with updated data in real time.
For smartphones, the application is compatible on both Android and iOS operating systems.
To improve accuracy, the provincial hydrometeorological agency, the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board and tourist boat management units have agreed to divide the Ha Long Bay area into 9 sub-regions.
This approach helps increase the accuracy of warnings, while minimizing the impact on the licensing of sightseeing vessels when the weather diễn biến phức tạp.
Currently, in the Ha Long Bay area, the Northern Hydrometeorological Station is using observation from Phu Lien radar (Hai Phong) combined with testing a new application for early tornado and lightning warning supported by artificial intelligence (AI).
Professional units are continuing to develop and complete warning products, install separate tracking radars in Quang Ninh in the direction of improving accuracy, expanding the monitoring range, and warning time for tornadoes and lightning to ensure safety for activities in Ha Long Bay; expected to be completed and officially put into use in May 2026.
