Vietnam Braces for Widespread Showers and Thunderstorms, With Heavy Rainfall in Localized Areas

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast across Vietnam on September 23rd, with significant rainfall expected in the northern and southern regions. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that these storms could bring localized phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. In Hanoi, cloudy skies are expected with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Ho Chi Minh City is anticipated to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, with the possibility of very heavy downpours in certain areas. The storms carry a high risk of localized tornadoes, lightning strikes, and strong winds reaching levels 7-8 (approximately 50-60 km/h), with sea waves potentially exceeding 2 meters in coastal waters. Specifically, the forecast for September 23rd includes: Hanoi: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts during storms. Temperatures ranging from 23-26°C (low) to 31-33°C (high). Northwest Vietnam: Cloudy, with sunny spells during the day but scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 22-25°C (some areas below 22°C) to 31-34°C. Northeast Vietnam: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 23-26°C (mountainous areas below 22°C) to 31-34°C. Thanh Hoa to Hue: Cloudy. Northern parts (Thanh Hoa-Nghe An) will see scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southern parts will be cloudier with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day, and moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms at night, with localized very heavy downpours. Hue city specifically expects heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 23-26°C (low), with highs of 29-32°C in the north and 27-30°C in the south. South Central Coast: Mostly cloudy with heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms in the north, and moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms in the south, including localized very heavy downpours. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 22-25°C (low) to 27-30°C (high). Central Highlands: Mostly cloudy with rain, moderate to heavy showers, and thunderstorms, with localized heavy to very heavy downpours. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 20-23°C (low) to 26-29°C (high). Southern Vietnam: Mostly cloudy with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, including localized very heavy downpours. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 23-26°C (low) to 28-31°C (high). Ho Chi Minh City: Mostly cloudy with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, including localized very heavy downpours. Light winds. Risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Temperatures from 23-26°C (low) to 29-31°C (high).