Northern and Central Vietnam experience scorching heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

TPO - Forecasts indicate that today and tomorrow (May 25-26) will be the peak of the current heatwave in Northern and Central Vietnam, with exceptionally intense heat. The highest temperatures could exceed 40 degrees Celsius in weather shelters, and actual temperatures will be much higher.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the hot low-pressure system in the west continues to develop strongly today, causing exceptionally intense heat waves covering both the North and Central regions of Vietnam.

Specifically, the Northeast region will experience hot and intensely hot weather during the day , with exceptionally intense heat in some areas, and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. South to southwest winds will be at level 2-3.

The lowest temperature will be 28-31 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas experiencing temperatures below 27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 36-38 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 39 degrees Celsius.

In the Northwest region, the day will be hot and intensely hot, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Light winds. The lowest temperature will be 25-28 degrees Celsius, with some areas below 24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 35-38 degrees Celsius, with some areas above 39 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi will experience intense heat during the day, exceptionally intense in some areas, with no rain at night. South to southwest winds at force 2-3. The lowest temperature will be 28-30 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 37-39 degrees Celsius, exceeding 39 degrees Celsius in some places.

The hot weather forecast for the northern region is expected to last until May 27th. From late afternoon and evening of May 27th, the northern region will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rain, bringing a cooling down of the heat.

Northern and central Vietnam experienced peak heat on May 25-26. Photo: Nam Giang.

Today, the area from Thanh Hoa to the former Phu Yen will have few clouds, with intensely hot and exceptionally hot weather during the day, and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3.

The lowest temperature will be 28-31 degrees Celsius, with some areas below 28 degrees. The highest temperature will be 37-39 degrees Celsius, with some areas above 40 degrees.

From Khanh Hoa to the former Binh Thuan province, it will be sunny and hot, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and tonight. Southwesterly to southerly winds at level 2-3. The lowest temperature will be 26-29 degrees Celsius, and the highest 35-38 degrees Celsius.

The heatwave in the central region is forecast to last until around May 28th.

The meteorological agency notes that the temperature forecast in heatwave reports and the actual perceived temperature outdoors can differ by 2-4 degrees, especially in urban areas of cities. High temperatures combined with low humidity also pose a risk of fires, forest fires, and heatstroke in cases of prolonged exposure to the heat.

The Central Highlands will experience sunny weather, with some areas experiencing hot conditions. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening, with showers and thunderstorms in a few places at night. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The lowest temperature will be 21-24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

Southern Vietnam will have sunny days, with some areas experiencing hot weather. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening, with showers and thunderstorms in a few places at night. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The lowest temperature will be 25-28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 32-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

Ho Chi Minh City will have sunny weather, with some areas experiencing hot conditions. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening, with showers and thunderstorms in a few places at night. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The lowest temperature will be 26-28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 33-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

The forecast for the evening of May 26th indicates scattered rain in the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam. From May 27th onwards, moderate to heavy rain is expected in the evening. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

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