According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on September 18, many areas in the North and Central regions will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms. Tourists planning to travel and visit need to proactively monitor the weather, especially when coming to mountainous areas and riverside areas.
From the evening of September 17 to the morning of September 18, the southern areas of Lao Cai, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh provinces and Hanoi City will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms. Common rainfall is 30-50mm, locally over 90mm. Other areas in the North will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, rainfall 10-20mm, locally heavy rain over 50mm.
Tourists coming to Hanoi and northern provinces during this time should pay attention to the possibility of localized flooding, especially in urban areas, low-lying streets and poor drainage areas. For mountain exploration trips, be careful when traveling on routes with steep terrain.
On September 18, the area from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, common rainfall of 40-100mm, locally very heavy rain over 180mm. Risk of heavy rain intensity over 100mm in 3 hours.
From the night of September 18 to September 19, heavy rain will expand down to the area from Nghe An to Hue City, with common rainfall of 30-60mm, locally very heavy rain over 100mm. Tourists with sightseeing and travel schedules through the Central region should update forecasts before departure and proactively adjust their schedules when it rains heavily.
In addition, on the evening and night of September 17, the Central Highlands, Southern region, Khanh Hoa province and eastern Lam Dong province will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, rainfall of 10-30mm, locally heavy rain over 60mm.
During thunderstorms, areas are likely to experience tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Visitors should limit outdoor activities when thunderstorms appear, and avoid sheltering under large trees or in open areas.
Notably, on the night of September 19 and on September 20, the area from Ha Tinh to Hue City continued to have moderate rain and thunderstorms, common rainfall of 20-40mm, locally heavy to very heavy rain over 100mm.
Weather forecast for today, September 18th, nationwide
Hanoi City:
Lowest temperature: 23-25 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 28-30 degrees C.
Cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain at night and in the morning, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Then showers and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Southeast wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northwest:
Lowest temperature: 21-24 degrees C, in some places below 21 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 26-29 degrees C.
Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Especially in the southern provinces of Lao Cai, Son La, Phu Tho, there is moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast region:
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C, mountainous areas in some places below 22 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 26-29 degrees C, in some places below 29 degrees C.
Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Especially in the southern areas of Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen provinces; northern Phu Tho province; Bac Ninh, Hanoi City, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms. East to Southeast wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Thanh Hoa to Hue:
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 28-31 degrees C, in the South some places above 31 degrees C.
Cloudy, the North (Thanh Hoa to Nghe An) has moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms. The South has scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
South Central Coast:
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees C, in some places above 33 degrees C. Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places. Especially in the late afternoon and evening, there are scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Central Highlands:
Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees C, in some places below 20 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees C.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places. Afternoon and evening with rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region:
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees C.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places. Afternoon and evening with rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. West wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City:
Lowest temperature: 25-27 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 32-34 degrees C.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places. Afternoon and evening with rain, moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
