The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that at 4:00 a.m. on September 8, the center of the storm was Storm No. 7 Tapah in the northwest sea area of ​​the North East Sea. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10-11 (89-117km/h), gusting to level 13, current forecasts show that this is the maximum level of this storm. The storm moves in the North Northwest direction at a speed of 20-25km/h.

In the next 12 hours, storm No. 7 Tapah will make landfall in Guangdong province (China) and weaken rapidly. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8, gusting to level 10, changing direction to the Northwest, traveling 20-25km per hour.

Forecast map of the path and affected areas of storm No. 7 Tapah. (Source: NCHMF)
At around 4:00 a.m. on September 9, storm No. 7 Tapah on the mainland of Guangxi province (China), moved in a West Northwest direction at a speed of 20-25 km/h.

Impact of storm No. 7, the northwest sea area of ​​the North East Sea has strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm center, strong winds of level 9-11, gusts of level 13, waves 4-6m high, rough seas.

The meteorological agency noted that although not directly affected by storm No. 7 Tapah, areas on the far edge of the storm's circulation such as the Gulf of Tonkin and the eastern coastal areas of the North may experience thunderstorms, whirlwinds and strong gusts of wind.

Weather forecast nationwide in the next 10 days

On the mainland of our country, in the afternoon and night of September 8, the Central Highlands and the South will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, rainfall of 20-40mm, some places over 80mm. There is a risk of heavy rain with rainfall of over 60mm in 3 hours.

Today, the North and Thanh Hoa maintain sunny weather, some places are hot, the highest temperature in some places is over 35°C. In the evening and at night, there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places.

From September 9 to the night of September 10, under the influence of the post-storm circulation No. 7, the mountainous and midland areas of the North are likely to experience widespread heavy rain with rainfall ranging from 70-150mm, locally over 300mm. Warning of heavy rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in just 3 hours, posing a risk of flash floods, landslides and flooding.

Weather forecast for regions from the night of September 9 to September 17, the meteorological agency said that on September 11, the North and Thanh Hoa will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain, mountainous and midland areas of the North will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, some places will have very heavy rain. After that, this area will have showers and thunderstorms in some places.

From Nghe An to Ha Tinh, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy to very heavy rain from the night of September 9-11.

In the Central Highlands and the South, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with heavy rain in some places. Other areas from the night of September 9 to September 12 will have scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, concentrated in the late afternoon and evening.

During thunderstorms there is a possibility of extreme weather events such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.

Weather forecast for regions across the country during the day and night of September 8, 2025

Hanoi City Hot sunny day, no rain at night. Light wind. Lowest temperature 26-28°C. Highest temperature 34-36°C.

Northwest Sunny day, hot in some places. Showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind may occur. Lowest temperature 24-27°C, some places below 23°C. Highest temperature 32-35°C, some places above 35°C.

Northeast Sunny day, hot in some places. In the evening and at night, scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain in the Northeast. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 25-28°C, in mountainous areas, some places below 25°C. Highest temperature 33-36°C.

Thanh Hoa to Hue Showers and thunderstorms in some places. Southwesterly winds level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 25-28°C. Highest temperature 31-34°C, some places above 34°C.

South Central Coast Showers and thunderstorms in some places. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, beware of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 24-27°C. Highest temperature 31-34°C.

Central Highlands Afternoon and night showers and scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain in some places. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind are forecast. Lowest temperature 20-23°C. Highest temperature 26-29°C, some places above 29°C.

Southern Vietnam Afternoon and night showers and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, warning of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts. Lowest temperature 24-27°C. Highest temperature 29-32°C, some places above 32°C.

HCMC Afternoon and night showers and scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain in some places. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind may occur. Lowest temperature 25-27°C. Highest temperature 30-32°C.