New cold spell to hit north and northcentral regions
VOV.VN - A new cold spell is forecast to hit the northern region on January 3 before then affecting the central region, with temperatures set to plunge at night and in the early morning, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
On January 3, temperatures in northern and north central provinces will drop to 15 to 18 degree Celsius in plain areas, 12 to 14 degree Celsius in mountainous areas, and even below eight degrees Celsius in high mountainous areas.
From the central province of Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, scattered showers accompanied by thunderstorms may appear in several areas. Indeed, the lowest temperature is forecast to reach 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, whilst highest temperature will be 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
On January 3 and January 4 rain is expected to increase in the areas from Quang Binh to Khanh Hoa provinces. Weather forecasters have therefore about the risk of whirlwind, lightning, hail, and strong winds.
