Today, August 9, the North region has widespread hot weather; the low-lying areas of the North and Central regions have hot weather and intense heat with a temperature of 13h commonly 36 - 38 degrees Celsius, with some places over 38 degrees Celsius such as: Tĩnh Gia (Thanh Hóa) 38.3 degrees Celsius, Tây Hiếu (Nghệ An) 38.2 degrees Celsius, Hoài Nhơn (Bình Định) 38.5 degrees Celsius...
According to the National Center for Weather Forecasting and Hydrology, the weather will undergo a significant change in the coming days.
The North region is forecasted to have hot weather on August 10. Specifically, Nam Sơn La, Hòa Bình, and the low-lying areas of the North will have hot weather and intense heat with a maximum temperature commonly ranging from 35 - 38 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is commonly 45 - 55%.
On the night of August 10 and August 11, the North will have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over a wide area, with isolated areas experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms; meanwhile, the northern mountainous region will have a high chance of experiencing moderate to heavy rain. The amount of rainfall is commonly 30 - 60mm, with some areas exceeding 150mm.
From August 11, the widespread hot weather will come to an end in the North.
From the evening of August 11 to August 15, the North will have a high chance of experiencing a moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorm, with isolated areas experiencing extremely heavy rain. The total amount of rainfall is commonly 100 - 250mm, with some areas exceeding 400mm.
The meteorological agency warns of the risk of landslides and soil erosion in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. It also warns of the risk of heavy rain causing flooding in urban areas. During thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind.
The Central region from August 10 to 11 will have hot weather and intense heat, with some areas experiencing extremely intense heat, with a maximum temperature commonly ranging from 36 - 38 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is commonly 45 - 50%.
The meteorological agency warns that the hot weather in the Central region may persist in the coming days, with a gradual decrease in intensity.
The National Center for Weather Forecasting and Hydrology continues to warn of the risk of fires and explosions due to the hot weather and low humidity, which may lead to an increased demand for electricity and a risk of forest fires.
In addition, the hot weather may cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for an extended period.
Note that the forecasted temperature in weather forecasts and the actual temperature outside may differ by 2 - 4 degrees (or even more) depending on the surface conditions such as concrete, asphalt, and roads.
