The heat wave may last for many days to come.

On June 12, the North Central region experienced heat waves with the highest temperature today commonly ranging from 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity commonly ranges from 45-65%.

Forecast of hot weather in the next 24 - 48 hours:The area continues to have hot weather, some places have severe heat with the highest temperature commonly 35 - 37 degrees Celsius, some places over 37 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly 45-65%.

Warning:The heat wave in the North Central region is likely to last for many days. During the hot days, in the late afternoon there is a possibility of thunderstorms with tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Heatwave Disaster Risk Warning Level: Level 1

Forecast of heat wave impact:Due to the effects of heat combined with low humidity and southwest winds causing the foehn effect, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires. In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Note:The predicted temperature in the heat bulletins and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2-4 degrees, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete or asphalt.

FORECASTWEATHER ON LAND IN NGHE AN PROVINCE ON JUNE 13, 2023

* Coastal plain area

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night and in the evening, some places with moderate rain. Hot during the day. Wind from the south to the southwest level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 27 - 36^oC.

- Humidity: 80 - 85%

* Midland and mountainous areas.

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night and in the afternoon, some places with moderate rain. Hot during the day. Southwest wind level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 26 - 38^oC.

- Humidity: 75 - 85%

* Vinh City Area

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, with occasional showers and thunderstorms at night and in the late afternoon. Hot during the day. Wind from the south to the southwest, level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 28 - 36^oC.

- Humidity: 80 - 85%

Vinh City. Photo courtesy of Nghe An Newspaper

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Cloudy to mostly cloudy, with occasional showers and thunderstorms at night and in the evening. Sunny during the day. Wind from the south to the southwest, level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 28 - 34^oC.

- Humidity: 85 - 90%

*48 next time:

Forming a low pressure trough with an axis passing through the Northern region connecting with the low pressure area in the Gulf of Tonkin, combined with the existing high-altitude divergence field, Nghe An province has variable clouds to cloudy, hot during the day, some mountainous areas have severe heat, in the afternoon and at night there are scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally some places have moderate to heavy rain. Southwesterly wind level 2 - level 3.

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