Severe thunderstorm — Vientiane
Ongoing alert in Laos — started August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This page updates as the situation evolves.
What's happening
A severe thunderstorm is affecting Vientiane and the surrounding area within approximately 60 km. The event began on 27 August and is expected to continue until 29 August. Conditions include extreme weather typical of violent thunderstorms in the region.
If you are currently in Vientiane, take shelter indoors immediately and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay away from windows, electrical appliances, and metal objects during the storm. Do not venture outdoors, particularly near open areas, water bodies, or structures that could be struck by lightning. Monitor local weather updates regularly.
Follow all instructions issued by local authorities and emergency services. If you experience any health concerns related to the weather event, contact local health authorities for guidance. This alert is based on confirmed weather data from multiple sources.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 27, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
How it evolved
Update
August 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Severity escalatedCritical
August 26, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Alert raisedHigh
August 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Affected areas
Live safety pages for the places concerned by this alert.
Sources for this alert
- Mira Weather
On the ground in Laos? Ask Mira
Be notified in Mira ChatMira informs you. Mira is not an emergency service — in an emergency, call local emergency services. Some of this page's content is generated with the help of AI from sourced, quantified data.