On August 26, Northern Vietnam is forecasted to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly in areas where rainfall may exceed 80mm. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of potential severe weather conditions, including strong winds, hail, and lightning during thunderstorms.

These weather phenomena could significantly impact agricultural production, causing damage to crops, uprooting trees, and affecting infrastructure such as homes and transportation systems. Moreover, localized heavy rain could lead to flash floods in small rivers and streams, landslides in hilly areas, and flooding in low-lying regions.

In contrast, the Central Coast region is bracing for extreme heat from August 26 to 27, particularly from Hue to Da Nang, and in the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa. Temperatures are expected to reach between 35 to 37 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and relative humidity dropping to around 45-50%.

Weather forecasts for various regions on August 26 indicate:

• Hanoi: Cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 25-27 degrees Celsius at night to 31-33 degrees Celsius during the day.
• Northern Mountain Region: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 23-26 degrees Celsius at night to 30-33 degrees Celsius during the day.
• Northeast Region: Similar conditions with scattered thunderstorms and temperatures ranging from 24-27 degrees Celsius at night to 30-33 degrees Celsius during the day.
• Thanh Hoa to Hue: Cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms in the evening, daytime temperatures ranging from 28-35 degrees Celsius.
• Central Coastal Region: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and extreme heat during the day, temperatures reaching 34-38 degrees Celsius.
• Central Highlands: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, temperatures between 21-31 degrees Celsius.
• Southern Region: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from 24-34 degrees Celsius.

Overall, residents are advised to stay alert for potential severe weather and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of fluctuating weather conditions.