This morning, February 6, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a strong cold air mass is moving south.
Around the morning of February 7, this cold air mass will affect the Northeast region, then affect the Northwest region, North Central region, Central Central region and some places in South Central region. Northeast wind inland will strengthen to level 3, coastal areas level 3 - 4, some places will have gusts of level 6.
From the afternoon of February 7, the weather in the North will turn cold and extremely cold. The lowest temperature in this cold air mass in the North is generally from 9 - 12 degrees Celsius, in mountainous areas 5 - 8 degrees Celsius, and in high mountainous areas, some places are below 2 degrees Celsius.
From the afternoon of February 7, the weather in Hanoi will turn cold, with some places experiencing severe cold. The lowest temperature in this cold air mass is commonly 10 - 12 degrees Celsius.
From the night of February 7, the weather in the North Central region will turn cold, the area from Quang Binh to Hue will turn cold, with some places experiencing severe cold. The lowest temperature in the North Central region will generally be 11 - 14 degrees Celsius, in the area from Quang Binh to Hue it will be 14 - 16 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological agency said that the widespread cold spell in the North and North Central provinces is likely to last until around February 10.
Regarding other notable situations, due to the influence of cold air strengthening combined with strong currents in the upper westerly wind zone, from the night of February 6 to the morning of February 8, the Northern region and Thanh Hoa will have scattered rain.
From February 7 to 9, the area from Nghe An to Khanh Hoa will have rain, showers, locally heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.Localized heavy rains may cause flooding in low-lying areas; flash floods on small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep slopes.
In the mountainous areas of the North, there is a possibility of snow and ice.These conditions may affect livestock and poultry; and greatly affect the growth and development of crops.
