Eastern region (including Chu ward and communes of Son Dong, Tay Yen Tu, Luc Ngan, Tan Son, Van Son, Luc Nam and surrounding areas) will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The NorthEast wind is 2 to 3 level .Temperatures will range between 23°C and 28°C with an average humidity of 90%.

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Western region (including communes of Hiep Hoa, Hop Thinh, Tan Yen, Yen The, Xuan Luong, Bo Ha, Lang Giang; wards of Van Ha, Viet Yen and surrounding areas) will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The NorthEast wind is 2 to 3 level. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 29°C with an average humidity of 88%.

Bac Giang ward, Kinh Bac ward and Southwestern region (including wards of Bac Giang, Kinh Bac, Da Mai, Yen Dung, Que Vo, Tu Son, Thuan Thanh; communes of Phat Tich, Yen Phong, Gia Binh, Luong Tai and surrounding areas) will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The NorthEast wind is 2 to 3 level. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 29°C with an average humidity of 90%.

Authorities warn of potential tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts during thunderstorms.

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