Tropical Depression in the East Sea Likely to Strengthen into a Storm
A tropical depression in the East Sea is moving northwest and is expected to strengthen into a storm within
Weather Forecast for August 26: Typhoon No. 4 Hits Northern Vietnam
On August 26, 2026, Typhoon No. 4 officially left the East Sea and made landfall in China. The storm has weakened rapidly but is still expected to bring significant rainfall to Northern Vietnam.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 7 PM today, the typhoon is moving northeast at a speed of 10 km/h, with its center located approximately at 22.2 degrees North latitude and 110.6 degrees East longitude, over the southwestern part of Guangdong province, China. The storm has weakened into a tropical depression with maximum wind speeds of less than level 6, posing a level 3 risk of natural disasters for the eastern Gulf of Tonkin.
The eastern Gulf of Tonkin is experiencing winds of level 6, with gusts reaching level 7 and waves between 2.0 to 4.0 meters high, creating rough sea conditions. Vessels operating in these dangerous waters should be cautious of thunderstorms, strong winds, and high waves.
On land, the Northern and North Central regions are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall. Residents and travelers are advised to carry umbrellas and raincoats to prepare for sudden weather changes.
Weather Forecast for Major Cities:
- Hanoi: Low: 25-27°C, High: 31-33°C. Cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Winds from the northwest at levels 2-3.
- Northwest Region: Low: 23-26°C, High: 30-33°C. Cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms.
- Northeast Region: Low: 24-27°C, High: 30-33°C. Cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms.
- Thanh Hoa to Hue: Low: 25-28°C, High: 28-35°C. Cloudy with some rain in the evening and night.
- South Central Coast: Low: 26-29°C, High: 34-37°C. Cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms.
- Central Highlands: Low: 21-24°C, High: 28-31°C. Cloudy with scattered rain.
- Southern Region: Low: 24-27°C, High: 31-34°C. Cloudy with scattered rain.
Travelers should stay updated on weather conditions and plan accordingly to ensure safety during this stormy period.
