On the morning of July 21, the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting said that the tropical depression had strengthened into a storm - storm number 2, intensity level 8, shock level 10, heading north in the Gulf of Tonkin.
At 7 a.m., the storm's center was at about 16.4 degrees North latitude; 111.4 degrees East Longitude, in the waters of the Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the storm is level 8 (62-74km/h), with gusts of level 10, moving west at a speed of 10-15km/h.

Below is the weather forecast for July 21, which visitors can refer to to change their schedules and consider when choosing a destination. Notably, many areas across the country are forecast to have the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Hanoi
Lowest temperature: 26-28 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 32-34 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, sunny during the day, scattered showers in the evening and night and thunderstorms in some places. Gentle. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong winds.
Northwest
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius, in some places below 23 degrees.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning and night, with heavy rain in some places. Gentle. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Northeast
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius, in some mountainous areas it is below 24 degrees.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, sunny during the day, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and night, especially in the delta and coastal areas there are scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places. Light east wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong winds.

Area from Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
There are clouds, showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, and heavy rain in some places. Gentle. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Da Nang Area To Binh Thuan
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius, in some places above 33 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, the North has rain, showers and thunderstorms in places, heavy rain in some places, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the South. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Highlands
Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places. In the afternoon and evening, there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some places having very heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Southern
Lowest temperature: 22-25 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 28-31 degrees Celsius, in some places above 31 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places, in the afternoon and evening there are showers and thunderstorms, the East has moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally there are very heavy rains. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
According to recommendations from meteorological experts, residents and tourists should pay attention to some signs of landslides and flash floods such as prolonged heavy rain, cracks appearing on house walls, hillsides, and slopes. .
Besides, trees near the living area show signs of tilting, river and stream water turns cloudy, strange sounds emanating from the ground... are some serious signs.
When the above signs appear, you should quickly leave the dangerous place if you hear or notice loud noises nearby. Immediately notify neighbors and local authorities. Be ready to evacuate when required.