Weather April 18: Central region begins to welcome heat wave, forecasted to be over 40 degrees in some places
(Baonghean.vn) - The widespread heat wave in the Northern and Central provinces may last until April 22.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting,yesterday (April 17),Due to the influence of the southeastern edge of the low pressure area in the West, the Northwest region of the North has experienced localized heat. The highest temperature yesterday was in Song Ma (Son La) 40 degrees, Muong La (Son La) 39.5 degrees, Muong Lay (Dien Bien) 38.2 degrees, Muong Te (Lai Chau) 37.5 degrees.
Forecast: Today (April 18), the heat wave will continue to occur in the Northwestern region of the North and some places in the Central region; from tomorrow (April 19), the heat wave will spread to the entire North and Central regions with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 34-37 degrees, especially in the mountainous areas of the Central provinces, it is commonly 38-39 degrees, some places over 40 degrees. The time with temperatures above 35 degrees is from 12-16 hours.
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It is forecasted that from tomorrow (April 19), the heat wave will spread to the entire North and Central regions with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 34-37 degrees Celsius, especially in mountainous areas of the Central provinces, it will be commonly 38-39 degrees Celsius, with some places over 40 degrees Celsius. |
Warning:The widespread heat wave in the Northern and Central provinces may last until April 22. In the Northwest, the western mountainous areas of the North Central region, and the Central and South Central provinces, the heat wave may last longer.
From today (April 19) to April 24, the Southern provinces will experience hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-36 degrees. The temperature will be above 35 degrees from 12am to 4pm.
Heat wave disaster risk level: level 1.
Weather forecast for regions across the country on the day and night of April 18:
Northwest:Cloudy, with rain in some places; sunny in the afternoon, especially in the Northwest, hot and sunny, with showers and thunderstorms in some places at night. Light wind. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity 55 - 93%
Lowest temperature from:22 - 25 degrees, some places below 22oC
Highest temperature from:from 31 - 34 degrees, in the Northwest region 34-37 degrees, some places over 37oC
Northeast:Cloudy, light rain, drizzle and fog in the morning, sunny in the afternoon; cloudy in the evening and at night, with showers and thunderstorms in some places. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. Humidity 50 - 97%
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27 degrees, mountainous areas below 24oC
Highest temperature from:30 - 33 degrees, some places above 33oC
Hanoi area:Cloudy, light rain, drizzle and fog in the morning, sunny in the afternoon; cloudy at night, no rain. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. Humidity 65 - 95%
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:29 - 32oC
Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue:In the North, it is cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the early morning, with less clouds in the afternoon and evening, with sunny weather and some hot sun. In the evening and at night, there are showers and thunderstorms in some places. In the South, it is cloudy, with sunny days and some hot sun. In the evening and at night, there are showers and thunderstorms in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Humidity 55 - 93%
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:31 - 34 degrees, some places 35-37oC
Da Nang to Binh Thuan:Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Humidity 45 - 93%
Lowest temperature from:25 - 28oC
Highest temperature from:33 - 36 degrees, some places over 36oC
Central Highlands region:Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Humidity 50 - 95%
Lowest temperature from:21 - 24oC
Highest temperature from:32 - 35 degrees, some places over 35oC
Southern region:Cloudy, hot during the day, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Humidity 50 - 95%
Lowest temperature from:25 - 28oC
Highest temperature from:34 - 37oC