Forecast from the night of January 20, the North Central region will turn cold, then very cold.

NORTHEAST MONSOON AND COLD NEWS

Currently (January 19), in the North there is a cold air mass moving to the South.

Forecast:Around the night of January 20, this cold air mass will affect the North Central region. The wind inland will gradually change to the Northeast, gradually increasing to level 2-3; from January 22, it will increase to level 3, coastal areas level 4-5, gusting to level 6-7.

On land:From the night of January 20 to 21, the weather in the North Central region will turn cold, from January 22, it will be very cold. During this cold air mass, the lowest temperature will be from 9-12 degrees Celsius, in the highlands, some places will be below 9 degrees Celsius.

At sea:In the Gulf of Tonkin and the North East Sea area, from the evening and night of January 20, the Northeast wind will gradually increase to level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7, waves 1.5-2.5m high, rough seas; from January 22, the Northeast wind will increase to level 7, gusting to level 8-9, waves 3.0-5.0m high, rough seas.

The severe cold spell in the North Central region may last for several days. During this severe cold spell, snow and ice may occur in the highlands.

From the night of January 20-22, the North Central region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with Ha Tinh experiencing moderate to heavy rain. Thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Strong winds and large waves at sea are likely to affect boat operations and other activities.

Severe cold can affect livestock and poultry and greatly affect the growth and development of crops.

Thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind can affect agricultural production, break trees, damage houses, traffic works and infrastructure.

FORECASTWEATHER ON LAND IN NGHE AN PROVINCE

(Nday and night 19/01/2024)

* Coastal plain area

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, early morning fog and light mist scattered. Sunny day. East to southeast wind force 2 - force 3.

- Temperature: 20 - 26^oC

- Humidity: 80 - 90%

* Midland and mountainous areas

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers, early morning fog and light mist. Sunny day. Light breeze.

- Temperature: 19 - 27^oC

- Humidity: 80 - 90%

* Vinh City Area

Partly cloudy to cloudy, early morning fog. Sunny day. East to southeast wind force 2-3.

- Temperature: 20 - 26^oC

- Humidity: 85 – 90%

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Partly cloudy to cloudy, early morning fog. Sunny day. East to southeast wind force 2-3.

- Temperature: 20 - 25^oC

- Humidity: 90 – 95%

*next 48 hours:Influenced by the southern edge of the low pressure area with an axis at about 24-27 degrees North latitude, which is compressed and gradually pushed southward, Nghe An province has changing clouds, with scattered fog and light fog in the early morning. Sunny day. Light wind.