Weather August 15: Heat tends to decrease gradually

(Baonghean.vn) - From August 15, due to the influence of the southern edge of the low pressure trough with an axis at about 24-26 degrees North latitude combined with the foehn wind effect that is tending to weaken, the heat wave in the Central provinces tends to gradually decrease in intensity.

Yesterday (August 14),Widespread heat continues to occur in provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai with the highest temperature during the day commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees. Some places in Nghe An have higher temperatures such as: Tay Hieu and Vinh 38.0 degrees.

Forecast for today (August 15):Due to the influence of the southern edge of the low pressure trough with an axis at about 24-26 degrees North latitude combined with the weak foehn wind effect, the heat wave in the Central provinces tends to decrease in intensity. From Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai, there is widespread heat wave with the highest temperature during the day commonly 35-36 degrees, some places higher than 36 degrees. The time with temperature above 35 degrees is from 12-16 hours. The heat wave in the Central provinces is likely to end on August 16. Natural disaster risk level: level 1.

Lenin Avenue, Vinh City, Nghe An. Photo courtesy

Weather forecast for August 15, 2017:

Northwest:Cloudy with rain, moderate rain, some places heavy rain to very heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. Light wind. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 75 - 100%.

Lowest temperature from:22 - 25^oC
Highest temperature from:27 - 30^oC

Northeast:Cloudy, with rain, moderate rain, heavy rain in some places and scattered thunderstorms; especially in mountainous and midland provinces there will be heavy to very heavy rain. South to southeast wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts. Humidity from 73 - 100%.

Lowest temperature from:23 - 26^oC
Highest temperature from:28 - 31^oC

Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue:In the North, it is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night; in the South, the clouds change, hot during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity from 57 - 93%.

Lowest temperature from:26 - 29^oC
Highest temperature from:32 - 35 degrees, south 35-36^oC

Da Nang to Binh Thuan:Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in the North (Da Nang to Quang Ngai), showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. Humidity from 60 - 94%.

Lowest temperature from:25 - 28^oC
Highest temperature from:33 - 36^oC

Central Highlands:Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts during thunderstorms. Humidity from 60 - 96%.

Lowest temperature from:21 - 24^oC
Highest temperature from:29 - 32^oC

Southern region:Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts during thunderstorms. Humidity from 58 - 96%.

Lowest temperature from:24 - 27^oC
Highest temperature from:30 - 33^oC

Hanoi:Cloudy with rain, occasional moderate to heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. South to southeast wind level 2-3. Strong gusts possible during thunderstorms. Humidity 72 - 99%.

Lowest temperature from:24 - 27^oC
Highest temperature from:28 - 31^oC

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