Weather 5/20: Central region slightly cooler than yesterday
(Baonghean.vn) - Today (May 20), heat waves continue to occur widely in the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen. However, compared to yesterday, temperatures in the above areas have decreased slightly by about 1 degree Celsius.
Yesterday (May 19), widespread heat continued to occur in the Northeast region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, some places in Son La, Hoa Binh with the highest temperature of the day commonly 34-36 degrees, some places had higher temperatures such as: Muong La 36.6 degrees, Yen Chau (Son La) 36.4 degrees, Bao Lac (Cao Bang) 37.0 degrees, Huu Lung (Lang Son) 36.8 degrees, Hoi Xuan (Thanh Hoa) 36.8 degrees, Con Cuong (Nghe An) 37.8 degrees, Nam Dong (TT Hue) 36.8 degrees, Son Hoa (Phu Yen) 37.0 degrees,...
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the influence of the southern edge of the low pressure area in the West with the southwest wind causing the foehn effect, today (May 20), heat waves continue to occur widely in the Northeast region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen with the highest temperature commonly 35-36 degrees, some places over 37 degrees. The time with temperature over 35 degrees is from 12-16 hours.
Warning:From May 21, the heat in the Northern provinces will gradually ease. In the Central provinces, the heat will last until around May 22. Disaster risk level due to heat: level 1.
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Electricians work hard in the hot sun. Photo: Archive |
Temperature on May 20, 2018 in regions across the country:
Northwest:Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Light wind. Humidity from 48 - 93%.
Lowest temperature from:22 - 25oC
Highest temperature from:32 - 35 degrees, some places over 36oC
Northeast:Cloudy, hot during the day, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, hail and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 45 - 94%.
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:33 - 36 degrees, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong 32-34oC
Hanoi:Cloudy, hot during the day, showers and thunderstorms in the evening, no rain at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. Humidity from 52 - 92%.
Lowest temperature from:25 - 28oC
Highest temperature from:33 - 36oC
Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue:Cloudy, hot during the day, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Light wind. Thunderstorms are likely to have tornadoes, hail and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 45 - 93%.
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:34 - 37 degrees, some places above 37oC
Da Nang to Binh Thuan:Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in the North, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Light wind. Humidity from 47 - 92%.
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:33 - 36 degrees, in the North some places above 36oC
Central Highlands:Cloudy, sunny during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, showers and thunderstorms in some places at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 50 - 96%
Lowest temperature from:21 - 24oC
Highest temperature from:31 - 34 degrees, some places above 34oC
Southern region:Cloudy, sunny during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms at night. Light wind. Thunderstorms are likely to have tornadoes, whirlwinds and strong gusts. Humidity from 52 - 94%.
Lowest temperature from:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:32 - 35oC./.