According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Hanoi weather in the afternoon of August 19th, through monitoring satellite images, lightning positioning data and weather radar images, convective clouds are developing in many wards and communes of the capital.
Areas with convective clouds include Trung Gia, Lien Minh, Hat Mon, Phuc Tho, Yen Lang, Dan Phuong, Duong Hoa, Tien Thang, O Dien, Son Dong, Hoai Duc, Me Linh, Tay Tuu, Xuan Phuong, Tay Mo, An Khanh, Chuong My, Phu Luong, Yen Nghia, Bat Trang, Gia Lam...
In the next 3 hours, the above areas are likely to experience showers and thunderstorms. The rain area then tends to spread to Kim Anh, Linh Nam, Vinh Hung, Hoang Mai, Ung Thien, Phuong Duc, Van Dinh, Phu Nghia, Hung Dao, An Khanh, Tay Phuong, Quoc Oai, Tuong Mai, Phuong Liet, Dinh Cong and other areas of the city.
In thunderstorms, people need to be wary of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Weather forecast for the day and night of August 19, Hanoi is cloudy, with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain. Highest temperature 30-32 degrees C.
In the Northwest region, it is cloudy, with rain, moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. The highest temperature is 29-32 degrees C. In thunderstorms, continue to be wary of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
The Northeast region is cloudy, with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain; especially mountainous areas have rain, moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees C, in some places above 32 degrees C.
Tourists visiting Hanoi and northern provinces and cities should closely follow weather reports, especially during thunderstorm warnings. When thunderstorms, tornadoes or lightning appear, they should limit movement, avoid standing under large trees, near billboards, temporary structures and empty areas.
Outdoor sightseeing activities, motorbike transportation or entertainment in the lake, river, and mountain areas also need to be considered when thunderstorms appear. Tourists should proactively adjust their schedules if the weather becomes bad and prioritize indoor attractions during warnings.
