According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of August 22nd to the end of August 24th, the weather in many northern provinces and cities will worsen with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. This may affect tourists' sightseeing, traveling and outdoor activities.
The Northeast region, the south of Phu Tho and Thanh Hoa provinces are forecast to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, common rainfall of 60-120mm, locally very heavy rain over 200mm.
It is noteworthy that Quang Ninh and Hai Phong City have very heavy rain, with common rainfall of 150-250mm, locally over 400mm. These are areas with many sea and island tourist destinations, so tourists need to closely monitor weather developments before planning to visit.
In Lang Son and Bac Ninh, heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 100-200mm, locally over 300mm.
The meteorological agency warns of the risk of heavy rain with intensity over 120mm in 3 hours, which may cause localized flooding, affecting traffic and outdoor tourism activities.
In the late afternoon and night of August 22, the Northwest region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, common rainfall of 15-30mm, locally heavy rain over 60mm.
During thunderstorms, tourists need to be wary of tornadoes, lightning, strong gusts of wind, especially when participating in mountain climbing, trekking, camping or moving in hilly areas, lakes, and waterfalls.
Weather forecast for the evening of August 22nd and tomorrow August 23rd nationwide
Hanoi City
Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 28-30 degrees C.
Cloudy, with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain. West to Northwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northwest
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C, in some places below 22 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees C, in some places above 33 degrees C.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C, mountainous areas in some places below 22 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 27-30 degrees C, in some places above 31 degrees C.
Cloudy, with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain; especially Bac Ninh, Lang Son, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong City have heavy to very heavy rain. West to Northwest wind level 2-3; especially coastal Quang Ninh-Hai Phong level 6-7, gusts level 8-9. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Thanh Hoa to Hue
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees C.
Highest temperature: North 30-33 degrees C; South 33-35 degrees C, in some places above 35 degrees C.
The North (Thanh Hoa and Nghe An) has showers and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. The South is cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; sunny during the day, hot in some places. West to Southwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
South Central Coast
Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 33-36 degrees C, in some places above 37 degrees C.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; hot sunny day, with intense hot sun in some places. Southwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Central Highlands
Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 28-31 degrees C, in some places above 32 degrees C.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places; especially in the late afternoon and evening, there are scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees C.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places; especially in the late afternoon and evening, there are scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees C.
Highest temperature: 31-33 degrees C.
Cloudy, sometimes showers and thunderstorms. Southwest wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.