There will be 1-2 storms/tropical depressions and prolonged thunderstorms.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from now until July 20, the average temperature across the country will generally be 0.5 - 1.0 degrees Celsius higher than the average of many years; in particular, the South Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions will be about 1.0 - 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the average of many years in the same period.

Total rainfall in areas nationwide is generally at a level approximately equal to the average of many years in the same period. During the forecast period, there is a possibility of 1-2 storms/tropical depressions appearing in the East Sea. Heat waves continue to occur in the Northern and Central regions.

Along with the heat is widespread rain. During the forecast period, the Northern, North Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions will have many days of showers and thunderstorms, including the possibility of some widespread moderate and heavy rain lasting about 2-4 days.

From now until mid-July there will be 1-2 storms/tropical depressions in the East Sea.

Hydrometeorological experts warn that dangerous weather phenomena such as storms/tropical depressions and the southwest monsoon are likely to cause strong winds and large waves that could affect activities in the East Sea area.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind can greatly affect production and people's activities. In the Central and South Central regions, there is still a possibility of little rain and hot weather, leading to drought, water shortages and a very high risk of fire and explosion.

There are no signs of widespread heat returning.

From around June 23, the North will have scattered showers and thunderstorms (concentrated in the late afternoon and night), and the heat will gradually decrease.

The heat wave in the Central region will end around June 23-24, with showers and thunderstorms gradually increasing. It is forecasted that by early July, there is no possibility of widespread heat waves returning.

From June 23, the heat wave in the Northern and Central regions is likely to gradually decrease. Forecast models show that from now until early July, there are no signs of widespread heat waves returning.

Due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires. In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Over the past month, there have been many thunderstorms, tornadoes and hailstorms across the country, most concentrated in the northern provinces. However, in the central and southern regions, there have been a number of thunderstorms and tornadoes that have caused significant damage.

During this period, in the Northern and Central regions, there were 2 heat waves, severe heat on May 26-30 and June 11-20; in which, the Hoa Binh region, the Northern Delta and Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen had severe heat, some places were especially severe with the highest daily temperature commonly from 37-40 degrees Celsius, some places over 40 degrees Celsius. In the Central Highlands region, heat only appeared locally. In the Southern region, heat was widespread on May 22; May 24-27 and June 12-14, but the intensity of heat gradually decreased.

During this period, many meteorological stations across the country recorded the highest daily temperature value exceeding the historical value. The highest daily temperature exceeding the historical value in the period of May 2024 was recorded in Quynh Luu (Nghe An) at 40.3 degrees Celsius, Pham Ri (Binh Thuan) at 37.7 degrees Celsius.

The highest daily temperature exceeding the historical value in the period of June 2024 is A Luoi (Thua Thien Hue) 36.5 degrees Celsius, Son Hoa (Phu Yen) 40.2 degrees, exceeding the historical value recorded in 41 years, Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen) 40 degrees Celsius, Truong Sa (Khanh Hoa) 35.4 degrees Celsius, Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan) 37.9 degrees Celsius, Nha Be (HCMC) 37 degrees Celsius, Ba Tri (Ben Tre) 36.5 degrees Celsius...

The average temperature in the Northern region and Thanh Hoa is generally 0.5-1.0 degrees Celsius higher than the average of many years in the same period; the remaining regions are generally 1.0-2.0 degrees Celsius higher, in some places over 2.0 degrees Celsius higher than the average of many years in the same period.

Rainfall in the Northern region has been showery and thunderstormy for many days. In the North and Central Central regions, there have been scattered showers and thunderstorms for many days, including widespread moderate and heavy rain on May 31; from June 4-11 in Thanh Hoa, there was widespread moderate and heavy rain and thunderstorms. The South Central region has scattered showers and thunderstorms on May 20-21, June 6-10 and June 19, with some areas experiencing moderate and heavy rain.

The Central Highlands region has continuous scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rain (temporarily interrupted from June 11-13). The Southern region has showers and thunderstorms for many days, including widespread moderate to heavy rain on May 21, May 31 and June 16. During this period, some places have total daily rainfall exceeding the historical value for the same period in May and June.