Northern Vietnam is about to experience scorching heat.

TPO - From May 22nd, localized heatwaves began to appear in the North, with widespread and intense heatwaves starting from May 23rd, lasting until around May 27th. The highest temperatures were commonly 36-38 degrees Celsius, with actual temperatures possibly 2-4 degrees higher.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the hot low-pressure area in the West is showing a tendency to develop strongly.

Today (May 21st), the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang , eastern Quang Ngai, former Binh Dinh and former Phu Yen experienced widespread heat with temperatures of 35-36 degrees Celsius, and some places exceeding 36 degrees Celsius, such as Nam Dong (Hue) 37 degrees, Tam Ky (Da Nang) 37 degrees, and Ba To (Quang Ngai) 36.2 degrees.

The forecast for May 22nd indicates hot weather in the Northern Delta region and southern Phu Tho province, with maximum temperatures generally ranging from 35-36 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 36 degrees Celsius in some areas. The lowest relative humidity will generally be between 50-55%.

On May 23rd, the northern region will continue to experience hot weather, with some areas experiencing intense heat. Maximum temperatures will generally range from 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, and minimum relative humidity will generally be between 45-50%.

The heatwave is forecast to continue in the North until May 27th. From late afternoon and evening of May 27th, the North will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures will drop.

Northern Vietnam is about to experience intense and prolonged heatwaves.

However, experts note that on intensely hot days, one should be wary of sudden thunderstorms that may appear in the late afternoon. These thunderstorms are characterized by their unexpected arrival (only 45 minutes to an hour in advance), heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and gusts.

The area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, eastern Quang Ngai , Binh Dinh and the former Phu Yen also experienced hot weather on May 22nd, with some areas experiencing intense heat with maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, and in some places exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, and minimum relative humidity commonly ranging from 45-50%.

On May 23rd, the area from Thanh Hoa to the former Phu Yen will continue to experience hot and intensely hot weather with maximum temperatures generally ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in some places, while the lowest relative humidity will generally be between 40-45%.

The forecast indicates that the heatwave in Thanh Hoa and the former Phu Yen province will last until around May 28th, after which it will gradually subside.

In Southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands, the widespread heatwave has ended, and the region is entering the rainy season with typical weather patterns of sunny days, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with localized moderate to heavy rainfall. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

The meteorological agency notes that actual temperatures can be 2-4 degrees higher than those in the forecast, or even much higher, depending on the surface such as concrete or asphalt. Central areas of large cities also often record significantly higher temperatures than suburban areas due to the urban heat island effect.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/mien-bac-sap-nong-nhu-do-lua-post1845158.tpo