The midland and mountainous areas of Nghe An province are experiencing exceptionally intense heat.

WEATHER FORECAST: HEATWAVE IN NORTH CENTRAL VIETNAM

Yesterday (July 2nd), the North Central region continued to experience hot and intensely hot weather with daily maximum temperatures generally ranging from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius; some places even exceeded 39 degrees Celsius, such as Do Luong (39.2 degrees Celsius); the relative humidity was relatively low, at least 45-60%.

Forecast of heatwave developments in the next 24-48 hours: The North Central region will experience hot and intensely hot weather, with some areas experiencing exceptionally intense heat. Maximum temperatures will generally range from 36-39 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. Minimum relative humidity will generally be 45-55%.

Nghe An Province:The weather is intensely hot, exceptionally so in some areas, with maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 39 degrees Celsius in places like Do Luong, Nghia Dan, and Con Cuong...

Detailed forecast:

Warning: The heatwave in the North Central region is likely to continue for several more days.

Warning of natural disaster risk level due to heatwave: Level 1

Due to the combined effects of intense heat, low humidity, and southwesterly winds causing a Foehn effect, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased electricity demand, as well as a risk of forest fires. Furthermore, the heat can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heatstroke in people who are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.

Note: The temperature forecast in heatwave reports and the actual perceived outdoor temperature may differ by 2-4 degrees, or even more, depending on surface conditions such as concrete or asphalt.

FORECASTWEATHER FORECAST FOR NGHE AN PROVINCE ON JULY 3, 2023

Coastal plain area

Cloudy with no rain. Hot and sunny day, intensely hot in some areas. South to southwest wind, force 2-3.

- Temperature: 29 - 38^oC.

- Humidity: 65 - 75%

* The midland and mountainous regions.

• Cloudy skies, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas during the night and afternoon. Hot and sunny during the day, exceptionally hot in some places. Light winds.

- Temperature: 26 - 39^oC, in some places higher than 39^oC.

- Humidity: 65 - 75%

* Vinh City area

• Cloudy with no rain. Hot and sunny day. South to southwest wind, force 2-3.

- Temperature: 30 - 38^oC.

- Humidity: 65 - 70%

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Cloudy with no rain. Hot and sunny day. South to southwest wind, force 3.

- Temperature: 29 – 36^oC.

- Humidity: 70 – 75%

*48now:Influenced by a hot low-pressure area in the West, combined with southwest winds causing a Foehn effect, Nghe An province will experience variable cloud cover, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in mountainous areas during the night and afternoon. The day will be hot, with intense heat in some areas, and exceptionally intense heat in others. Southwest winds will be at level 3.

* During the thunderstorm, there is a possibility of tornadoes, waterspouts, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.