The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a crucial alert regarding an upcoming cold front affecting many areas nationwide, particularly the North. This cold front is expected to bring severe cold weather, including potentially hazardous cold conditions, to the Northern and North Central regions, along with rain and strong winds.
The cold front will begin impacting northeastern Vietnam near dawn on February 23rd, then spread to other areas including the North Central Coast, northwestern Vietnam, and central Vietnam. From the evening of February 23rd, the northern region will experience severe cold, with mountain areas potentially experiencing hazardous cold conditions. The North Central Coast will experience cold weather, with some areas experiencing severe cold.
The lowest temperatures during this cold front are expected to range from 11-14°C in the northern region, dropping below 7°C in mountainous areas. The North Central Coast will see temperatures ranging from 13-17°C; the central region will experience temperatures from 17-20°C. Hanoi will also be affected, with severe cold expected from the evening of February 23rd, and a low of 12-14°C.
Impact of the Cold Front and Rain
The strengthening cold front, shifting eastward, combined with strong westerly winds aloft, will cause rain, including light rain, in the northern and north central regions of Vietnam on February 23rd-24th. This could impact traffic and daily life for residents.
Detailed Weather Forecast for February 23rd
For a clearer picture of the weather conditions, here is a detailed forecast for various regions on February 23rd:
- Hanoi: Cloudy with light rain. Light winds, gradually increasing to 3-4 Beaufort from the northeast starting near dawn. Cold temperatures. Minimum temperature 16-18°C; maximum temperature 18-20°C.
- Northwestern Vietnam: Cloudy with light rain; Lai Châu and Điện Biên will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cold, with some areas experiencing severe cold. Be prepared for possible tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds during thunderstorms. Minimum temperature 14-17°C, some areas below 14°C; maximum temperature 16-19°C, with some areas in the northwest exceeding 19°C.
- Northeastern Vietnam: Cloudy with light rain. Light winds, gradually increasing to 3-4 Beaufort from the northeast starting near dawn, 4-5 Beaufort near the coast and gusts up to 6 Beaufort. Cold weather; some mountain areas will experience severe cold. Minimum temperature 14-17°C, some areas below 13°C; maximum temperature 17-20°C.
- Thanh Hóa to Hue: Cloudy with rain and showers. Light winds; from tomorrow, winds will turn to 3-4 Beaufort from the north to northwest, 4-5 Beaufort near the coast and gusts up to 6 Beaufort. Cold weather in the north. Minimum temperature in the north 16-19°C, south 19-22°C; maximum temperature in the north 18-21°C, south 21-24°C.
- Da Nang to Binh Thuan: Cloudy with rain and showers in the north, with some areas experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms at night; the south will have scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, and sunny weather during the day. Northeast winds at 2-3 Beaufort. Be prepared for possible tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms. Minimum temperature 21-24°C; maximum temperature 25-28°C, with some areas in the south exceeding 28°C.
- Central Highlands: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with more cloud cover and showers in the south. Be prepared for possible tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms. Minimum temperature 18-21°C, some areas below 18°C; maximum temperature 26-29°C.
- Southern Vietnam: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Be prepared for possible tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms. Minimum temperature 23-26°C; maximum temperature 29-32°C.
Notes and Recommendations
Given the complex weather conditions, residents should proactively prepare for severe cold, especially the elderly and children. Maintain warmth, avoid going outdoors in the cold at night and early morning. Mountainous areas should be wary of ice and frost, which can damage crops and livestock. Residents should also be vigilant of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds during thunderstorms.
Source: National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
