According to the rain forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on August 17, the area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri had moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, some places had very heavy rain.
Rainfall from 7am to 3pm in some places exceeded 80mm. Typically, Vinh (Nghe An) recorded 201mm of rain, while Khe Co Lake (Ha Tinh) reached 81mm.
In the next 24-48 hours, the rain will continue to be complicated. From the evening of August 17 to the night of August 18, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An will have moderate rain, heavy rain, common rainfall of 50-110mm, locally over 250mm.
Ha Tinh and Quang Tri also have moderate rain, heavy rain, common rainfall 40-80mm, locally over 200mm.
In the period of August 18-19, the Northeast will experience moderate to heavy rain, with common rainfall of 40-120mm, locally over 250mm.

In addition, from the night of August 17 to August 18, the Northwest, provinces from Thua Thien Hue to Lam Dong and the Southern region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms with rainfall of 15-30mm, locally over 80mm.
In the Northeast region, on the night of August 17, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with common rainfall of 15-30mm, locally over 70mm. Notably, there is a risk of local rain with high intensity, over 100mm in just 3 hours.
In Thua Thien Hue and the South Central Coast, on the night of August 17, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy to very heavy rain. From August 18 onwards, the rain will decrease, with only scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places.
In the Central Highlands and the South, in the coming days, in the afternoon and evening, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy to very heavy rain.
Warning from the night of August 19 to the morning of August 20, the Northern region and Thanh Hoa will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain, common rainfall of 30-60mm, locally exceeding 150mm.
People and tourists should be cautious during thunderstorms, there is a possibility of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Prevent the risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence on steep slopes and small streams in the provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, etc.

Weather forecast for tonight, August 17 and tomorrow, August 18:
City.Hanoi Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 28-30 degrees Celsius Cloudy, occasional showers and thunderstorms at night, moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms during the day.
Northeast 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 21 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain.
Light wind.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast Lowest temperature: 22-25 degrees Celsius, some places below 22 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 28-30 degrees Celsius, some places above 30 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, locally heavy to very heavy rain; during the day there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain.
Northeast wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Thanh Hoa to Hue Lowest temperature: 22-24 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: North 25-28 degrees Celsius; South 29-32 degrees Celsius Cloudy, moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain.
In particular, the Hue area will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy to very heavy rain.North to northwest wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
South Central Coast Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius, some places above 34 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, locally heavy to very heavy rain; during the day, there are only showers and thunderstorms in some places.
West to southwest wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Central Highlands Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 27-30 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy to very heavy rain.
Southwest wind level 2-3.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy to very heavy rain.
Southwest wind level 2-3.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: 31-34 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy to very heavy rain.Southwest wind level 2-3.
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.