According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression near the East Sea is likely to strengthen into a storm tonight, October 2.
It is forecasted that by 7:00 p.m. tonight, the center of the storm will be at about 16.1 degrees North latitude - 125.8 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8, gusting to level 10.
The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 15-20km/h towards the East Sea. Because it is still quite far away, the storm has not affected the sea and mainland of Vietnam.
On land, the Northern region will have clouds, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, locally heavy rain; showers and thunderstorms in some places during the day. The highest temperature is from 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places are over 32 degrees Celsius.
The Hanoi area will have sunny days, occasional showers and thunderstorms at night. The highest temperature is from 30-32 degrees Celsius.
The area from Thanh Hoa to Hue and the South Central Coast will be cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms at night in some places and sunny during the day. The highest temperature is from 30-33 degrees Celsius.
Other areas will have cloudy weather, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
People and tourists should bring umbrellas and raincoats to prevent sudden changes in weather.

Weather forecast for today, October 2 across the country:
City. Hanoi
Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with occasional showers and thunderstorms at night; sunny during the day.Southeast wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northwest
Lowest temperature: 22-25 degrees Celsius, some places below 22 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, locally heavy rain; showers and thunderstorms in some places during the day.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius, mountainous areas below 23 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places; scattered showers and thunderstorms at night in mountainous areas, locally heavy rain in some places.Southeast wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Thanh Hoa to Hue
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night; sunny during the day.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
South Central Coast
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night; sunny during the day.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Central Highlands
Lowest temperature: 19-22 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered showers in the late afternoon and evening.Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.