National Weather Forecast Center issued a warning on August 9. In the North, there is a heatwave, while in the South, the provinces of Sơn La, Hòa Bình, and the Red River Delta have a heatwave and a severe heatwave with a maximum temperature of 35-38 degrees Celsius; relative humidity of 50-55%.
The area from Thanh Hóa to Phú Yên has a heatwave and a severe heatwave with a maximum temperature of 36-38 degrees Celsius, with some places above 38 degrees Celsius; relative humidity of 45-55%.
From around August 11, the heatwave in the North is likely to end and a new rain spell is expected. From around August 12-13, the heatwave in the Central Region is likely to subside.
Due to the heatwave and severe heatwave combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of fires and power outages, and a high risk of forest fires. In addition, tourists should be aware of the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, and avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Weather forecast for August 9:
Hanoi
Lowest temperature: 28-30 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot with some places experiencing severe heat; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. East-southeast to south wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
Northwest Region
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius, with some places below 25 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some places above 34 degrees Celsius; in Son La and Hoa Binh provinces: 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot with some places experiencing severe heat; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
East North Region
Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot with some places experiencing severe heat; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. East-southeast to south wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
Thanh Hóa - Thừa Thiên Huế
Lowest temperature: 27-30 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 35-38 degrees Celsius, with some places above 38 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot with some places experiencing severe heat; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. West-southwest to south wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
Đà Nẵng to Bình Thuận
Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: North: 35-38 degrees Celsius, with some places above 38 degrees Celsius; South: 32-35 degrees Celsius, with some places above 35 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot with some places experiencing severe heat; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. West-southwest to south wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
Central Highlands
Lowest temperature: 21-24 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some places above 32 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. West to southwest wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
South Region
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 32-35 degrees Celsius.
Partly cloudy, hot; evening and night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, and some places with thunderstorms. West-southwest wind at 2-3 levels. In thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts.
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