Weather today May 18: Central region is extremely hot, some places over 40 degrees
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the strong foehn effect, severe heat waves have appeared widely in the North and Central regions. The highest temperature is commonly 36-39 degrees Celsius, with some places experiencing particularly severe heat waves with the highest temperature over 40 degrees Celsius.
Specific weather forecast for each region:
Hanoi
Cloudy, hot during the day, some places very hot, no rain at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. Humidity from 40 - 93%.
Lowest temperature from: 27 - 29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, some places above 39 degrees Celsius.
Northwest
Few clouds, no rain at night, hot and sunny during the day, especially in the Northwest where there are places with especially hot and sunny weather. Light wind. Humidity from 30 - 90%.
Lowest temperature from: 24 - 27 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, in the Northwest region some places are over 39 degrees Celsius.
Northeast
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In hot weather, hundreds of salt farmers actively promote salt production in the main crop, bringing stable income to people. Photo courtesy of Nhat Thanh |
Lowest temperature from: 26 - 29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, some places over 39 degrees Celsius; Quang Ninh and Hai Phong 34-36 degrees Celsius.
Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue
Few clouds, hot and sunny during the day, especially hot in mountainous areas, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity from 40 - 94%.
Lowest temperature from: 27 - 30 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 35 - 38 degrees Celsius, mountainous areas have places over 39 degrees Celsius.
Da Nang to Binh Thuan
Cloudy, hot during the day, some places in the North will be very hot, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity from 50 - 93%.
Lowest temperature from: 26 - 29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 34 - 37 degrees Celsius, some places above 38 degrees Celsius.
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The return of hot weather will be the time when tourists want to find eco-tourism destinations such as Giang River. Photo: Document |
Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 45 - 94%.
Lowest temperature from: 21 - 24 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 31 - 34 degrees Celsius, some places over 35 degrees Celsius.
Southern Vietnam
Cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 50 - 95%.
Lowest temperature from: 24 - 27 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature from: 32 - 35 degrees Celsius, some places above 35 degrees Celsius.