Weather forecast for the next 24-48 hours, the continental cold high pressure will weaken and move to the East from January 2nd, then strengthen again.
Above, the western branch of the subtropical high pressure gradually strengthens with an axis through the Central Central region. The northeast wind over the Southeast sea has average intensity.
The upper-level disturbance forming offshore in the South China Sea tends to move inland.
From the next 3-10 days, the continental cold high pressure will continue to strengthen weakly, then stabilize. Above, the subtropical high pressure will move southward, through the South Central region, operate stably from around January 7, weaken and gradually retreat to the East.
The upper-level easterly wind disturbance operating offshore in the South China Sea tends to move towards the mainland of the South Central - Southern regions until January 4, then weakens.
Beware of thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind on January 2-4.
Regarding high tides, water levels at most stations in the downstream of the Saigon - Dong Nai River will rise slowly following the high tides of early December of the lunar calendar in the coming days. The peak tide of this period will appear on January 2-3, 2025.
At Phu An station (Sai Gon river) and Nha Be (Dong Dien canal) at 1.45-1.50m (approximately or 0.05m lower than alarm level II). Peak tide time is from 4-6am and 5-7pm.
At Thu Dau Mot station (Sai Gon river) at 1.55-1.60m (approximately or 0.05m below alarm level III). At Bien Hoa station (Dong Nai river) at 0.05m or 0.05m below alarm level I.