According to the latest forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, cold air is continuing to move south.
On the night of December 26 and December 27, cold air will strengthen and affect the Northeast and North Central regions.
From the night of December 27, the cold air will become stronger and spread to the Northwest and Central Central regions. The Northeast wind inland will strengthen to level 2-3, and coastal areas to level 3-4.
In the North and the area from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue, the weather continues to be cold, with some mountainous areas in the North experiencing severe cold.
The lowest temperature in this cold air mass in the North and North Central regions is generally from 12-15 degrees Celsius, in mountainous areas it is below 10 degrees Celsius.
The area from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue has a common temperature of 15-18 degrees Celsius.
In Hanoi, it is cold, the lowest temperature is commonly 12-15 degrees Celsius.
From December 27, in the Gulf of Tonkin, the Northeast wind will gradually increase to level 6, gusting to level 7-8; rough seas, waves 2.0-3.0m high.
In the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa archipelago), strong Northeast wind level 7, gust level 9; rough sea, waves from 4.0-6.0m high.
Sea area from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, Central East Sea area, sea area west of South East Sea area (including sea area west of Truong Sa archipelago), strong Northeast wind level 6, sometimes level 7, gust level 8-9; rough sea, waves from 3.0-5.0m high.
Due to the influence of the cold air strengthening, from the night of December 26 to the night of December 27, the area from Thua Thien Hue to Phu Yen will have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms. People and tourists need to be on guard during thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Heavy rains may cause flooding in low-lying areas; flash floods in small rivers and streams; and landslides on steep slopes. Strong winds and large waves at sea may affect boating and other activities.
If you are planning to travel to the islands in the North and Central regions, you can consider changing your travel schedule and outdoor activities if the weather conditions are unfavorable.
