Weather forecast: Thunderstorms in the North from this afternoon

The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting informed that from this evening, May 15 to the end of May 16, the Northern region will have moderate rain, heavy rain of 40-70mm, some places with heavy rain of over 150mm; Rain is concentrated in the provinces of Ha Giang, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh and the eastern coastal area;

Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Lao Cai receive 20-50mm of rain, with some places over 70mm. The Central Highlands and Southern regions from the afternoon and evening of May 15 onwards will also experience showers and thunderstorms, and the hot weather in the Southern and Central Highlands will end.

Then, from May 19 to 20, the North had showers and thunderstorms, locally with heavy rain; From May 20-21, rain spread to the area from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue ; Rainy time concentrates in the evening and night.

Experts advise people to take precautions against the risk of flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. In addition, heavy rain in a short period of time causes flooding in urban areas. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.

From this afternoon, May 15, the capital Hanoi and the North will experience heavy thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, from now until May 31, the Northern and Central regions are likely to experience 1-2 heat waves and widespread severe heat.

During this heat wave, the Northeast has the highest common temperature of 35-38 degrees Celsius; The Northwest has the highest common temperature of 36-39 degrees Celsius.

In the Central region, the highest temperature is commonly 36-39 degrees Celsius. Particularly in the mountainous areas of the West Central region, the highest temperature is commonly 39-41 degrees Celsius, with some places over 42 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands and the South will still maintain hot weather from now until May 23 with the highest temperature commonly 35-38 degrees Celsius. In the second half of May 2024, the above areas will have rain and heat. decrease.

From today, the heat in the Southern region gradually narrows down to only occurring in the Southeast region with the highest temperature of 35-36 degrees Celsius, in some places more than 36 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity is 50 degrees Celsius. -55%. The hot time of the day is from 12-4pm.