On May 21, many places in Nghe An were hot above 40 degrees Celsius.

Map predicting the highest temperature in the coming hours. Photo: PV

Current heat conditions in the past 24 hours:The North Central region has experienced heat, severe heat, some places are especially severe with common maximum temperatures: 38.0 - 40.0 degrees Celsius, some places over 40.0 degrees Celsius such as Tuong Duong 40.4 degrees Celsius, Tay Hieu 40.3 degrees Celsius...

Forecast of heat waves in the next 24 to 48 hours:

The North Central region continues to have intense heat, especially in some places, with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 38 - 40 degrees, in some places over 40 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is 35-50%.

Nghe An Province:The heat wave continues with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 38-40 degrees Celsius, in some places over 40 degrees Celsius.

Warning:Heat wave and severe heat wave in the North Central region are likely to last until May 23.

Warning level of natural disaster risk due to heat: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.

WEATHER FORECAST ON LAND OF NGHE AN PROVINCE(Day and night 21/5)

* Coastal plain area

Partly cloudy, no rain, hot and sunny day, especially hot in some places. Southwest to south wind level 3.

- Temperature: 28 – 40^oC.

- Humidity: 65 – 75%

* Midland and mountainous areas

Cloudy, hot and sunny during the day, especially hot. Showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Light wind.

- Temperature: 25 – 40^oC, some places over 40^oC.

- Humidity: 65 – 75%

* Vinh City Area

Partly cloudy, no rain, extremely hot and sunny day. Southwest to south wind level 2-3.

- Temperature: 29 – 40^oC.

- Humidity: 65 – 70%

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Partly cloudy, no rain, hot and sunny day. Wind south to southwest force 3.

- Temperature: 29 – 38^oC.

- Humidity: 70 – 75%

* Next 48 hours:The low pressure trough with its axis at about 24 - 27 degrees north latitude connects with the low pressure area in the west, develops and expands to the southeast, so Nghe An province has variable clouds, hot and sunny days, especially hot in some places. In the evening, there are showers and thunderstorms in some places. Wind from the south to the southwest is level 3.

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