Weather on the night of October 2 and 3: Strong winds, big waves and thunderstorms at sea due to the influence of storm Matmo

Photo caption — Location and path of storm MATMO. Photo: KTTV

Accordingly, at 1 p.m. on October 2, the center of storm MATMO was at about 15.1 degrees North latitude; 126.4 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of the Philippines. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 8 (62-74 km/h), gusting to level 10. The storm moved in a West Northwest direction at a speed of about 25 km/h.

Forecast, at noon and afternoon on October 3, in the eastern sea area of the North East Sea, the wind will gradually increase to level 6-7, near the storm center level 8-9, gusting to level 11; waves 3.0 - 5.0m high; very rough seas. In addition, from noon and afternoon on October 3, the eastern sea area of the North East Sea will have storms and rain.

Accordingly, on the night of October 3 and the day of October 4, in the northern sea area of the North East Sea, the wind will gradually increase to level 8-9, near the storm center level 10-11, gusting to level 13; waves 4.0 - 6.0m high; rough seas. In the southern sea area of the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone), the wind will gradually increase to level 6-7, gusting to level 9; waves 3.0 - 5.0m high; rough seas.

Authorities warn that all vessels operating in the above areas are at high risk of being affected by strong winds and large waves. Regarding the level of risk of natural disasters at sea: The sea area east of the North East Sea is level 3.

Also according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, currently, floods on the Lo River (Tuyen Quang), Thai Binh River (Hai Phong), Thuong River (Bac Ninh) and the downstream of the Ca River (Nghe An) are slowly receding. Floods on the Cau River (Bac Ninh) continue to rise.

In the next 6 hours, flood on Cau River is forecasted to peak above alert level 3; Lo River will slowly recede and be at alert level 3. In the next 12 hours, flood on Lo River, Cau River, Thuong River will recede below alert level 3; Thai Binh River will recede below alert level 2; flood in the downstream of Ca River will slowly recede and be above alert level 2.

In the next 12-24 hours, flood on Cau River will continue to fall below level 3; Lo River and Thuong River will continue to fall and stay above level 2; flood on Thai Binh River will fall slowly and stay at level 1-2; flood in the downstream of Ca River will fall below level 2. In the next 36 hours, flood on Thai Binh River will continue to fall and stay at level 1.

There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and urban areas in the Northern region, from Thanh Hoa to Nghe An ; flash floods and landslides on steep slopes in the mountainous areas of the Northern region, from Thanh Hoa to Nghe An.

Flood risk warning level 3. River floods cause inundation of low-lying areas along the river, affecting activities such as waterway transport, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's lives and socio- economic activities.

According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the night of October 2 and 3, 2025, the weather across the country will have the following specific developments: In Hanoi, the lowest temperature will generally be from 24-26°C, the highest during the day will reach 32-34°C, some places will be above 34°C. Cloudy, no rain at night, sunny during the day; Southeast wind level 2-3.

In the Northwest region, the lowest temperature ranges from 23-26°C, some places below 22°C; the highest temperature during the day ranges from 30-33°C, some places above 33°C. Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and at night; sunny during the day; light wind.

In the Northeast, the lowest temperature ranges from 23-26°C; the highest temperature from 31-34°C, some places above 34°C. Cloudy, sunny during the day; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; Southeast wind level 2-3.

From Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue, the lowest temperature is from 24-27°C; the highest during the day is 31-34°C. This area is cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and at night; sunny during the day; light wind.

The South Central Coast maintains the lowest temperature between 24-27°C, the highest 31-34°C. Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and at night; sunny during the day; light wind.

Central Highlands region, lowest temperature 21-24°C, highest 29-32°C. Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Note that during thunderstorms, there may be tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

The Southern region has the lowest temperature from 23-26°C, the highest from 30-33°C, some places above 33°C. Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the late afternoon and evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms; light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the lowest temperature is 23-25°C, the highest is 31-33°C. Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms; light wind. Warning of the risk of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind in thunderstorms.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/thoi-tiet-dem-2-va-ngay-310-gio-manh-song-lon-va-mua-dong-tren-bien-do-anh-huong-bao-matmo-20251002171426904.htm