According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, satellite image monitoring, lightning positioning data and weather radar images show that convective clouds are existing and developing in the wards and communes including: Phu Luong, Phuc Loi, Viet Hung, Binh Minh, Dan Hoa, Hoa Lac, Hoa Phu, Ha Bang, Hong Van, Ngoc Hoi, Phu Dong, Phu Cat, Phuc Son, Quang Bi, Thanh Oai, Thuan An, Thuong Tin, Tran Phu, Yen Bai, Yen Xuan, Doai Phuong and Ung Thien.
It is forecasted that from now until about 3 hours, the above areas are likely to experience showers and thunderstorms. After that, the thunderstorm cloud area may continue to affect many neighboring wards and communes in Hanoi.
Areas likely to be affected include: Da Phuc, Trung Gia, Kim Anh, Co Do, Thuan An, Gia Lam, Phu Dong, Phuc Loi, Viet Hung, Thu Lam, Dong Anh, Bo De, Soc Son, Hong Ha, Vinh Thanh, Phuc Thinh, Dai Thanh, Phu Thuong, Tam Hung, Noi Bai, Kien Hung.
Ha Dong, Dong Ngac, Thien Loc, Phu Luong, Binh Minh, Quang Minh, Duong Noi, Tay Mo, Xuan Phuong, Yen Nghia, Me Linh, An Khanh, Hoai Duc, Son Dong, O Dien, Chuong My, Tien Thang, Duong Hoa, Hung Dao, Dan Phuong, Yen Lang, Quoc Oai, Lien Minh, Hat Mon, Tay Phuong, Phuc Loc, Thach That, Phuc Tho, Hoa Lac, Son Tay, Doai Phuong, Yen Xuan, Tung Thien, Minh Chau, Quang Oai, Yen Bai, Vat Lai, Suoi Hai, Ba Vi and Bat Bat.
During thunderstorms, people need to be wary of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. These phenomena can affect travel, daily life and damage green trees, billboards, and temporary structures.
The meteorological agency recommends that people, especially those moving outdoors, actively monitor weather developments, limit sheltering from rain under large trees or near unsafe structures, and be cautious when participating in traffic during thunderstorms.
The above warning information is updated according to the warning bulletin for thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and hail in the Hanoi area; the scope and intensity of thunderstorms may change according to the actual developments of convective clouds.
