Central Vietnam is experiencing rising temperatures, with some areas exceeding 32 degrees Celsius.
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the influence of a hot low-pressure area moving from the West, the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue today will generally have temperatures of 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 32 degrees Celsius. Temperatures will then increase by about 2 degrees Celsius each day, turning hot and sunny by May 7th.
Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms remain under warning across the country. However, due to the influence of a hot low-pressure system moving in from the West, temperatures in the North and North Central provinces will rise over the next 2-3 days. Meanwhile, the South will experience muggy weather while thunderstorms continue.
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Temperatures on May 5, 2018 across the country:
Northwestern region:Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day, and showers and thunderstorms in some areas at night. Light winds. There is a possibility of squalls, tornadoes, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity ranges from 63 - 97%.
Lowest temperature:21 - 24oC
Highest temperature from:28 - 31oC
Northeastern region:Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms; particularly in mountainous areas, there will be rain, moderate rain, and in some places heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. Southeast wind at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of squalls, tornadoes, and strong gusts of wind. Humidity from 65 - 98%.
Lowest temperature:22 - 25oC
Highest temperature from:27 - 30oC
Hanoi:Cloudy, with rain, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas. Southeast wind, force 2-3. Humidity 65-96%.
Lowest temperature:24 - 26oC
Highest temperature from:28 - 30oC
Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue:Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas. Light wind. Humidity 60-95%.
Lowest temperature:22 - 25oC
Highest temperature from:29 to 32 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 32 degrees.oC
Da Nang to Binh Thuan:Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas, especially in the South in the late afternoon and evening. East wind, force 2-3. Humidity 60-96%.
Lowest temperature:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:31 - 34oC
Central Highlands:Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. There is a possibility of squalls, tornadoes, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Humidity ranges from 58 - 97%.
Lowest temperature:20 - 23oC
Highest temperature from:28 - 31oC
Southern Vietnam:Cloudy, rainy during the day, with moderate to heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms in some areas; showers and thunderstorms in a few places at night. East wind, force 2-3. Tornadoes, waterspouts, and strong gusts of wind are possible during thunderstorms. Humidity 68-97%.
Lowest temperature:24 - 27oC
Highest temperature from:31 - 34oC./.



