According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on August 19, the center of the tropical depression was at about 21.5 degrees North latitude - 107.1 degrees East longitude, in the mainland area of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong provinces.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 6 (39-49km/h), gusting to level 8. The tropical depression is moving north-northeast at a speed of about 15km/h.
Due to the influence of the tropical depression, Quang Ha station has strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 9; Bach Long Vi station has strong winds of level 7, gusting to level 8; Co To station has strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 8, Cua Ong station has strong winds of level 6.
It is forecasted that by 7:00 p.m. on August 19, the tropical depression will move in the North-Northwest direction at a speed of about 15km/h and gradually weaken. The center of the tropical depression is located at about 22.8 degrees North latitude - 106.7 degrees East longitude, in the Vietnam - China border area.
The strongest wind near the center of the low pressure is less than level 6.
Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin (including the special zones of Bach Long Vi, Cat Hai, Co To and Van Don).
Due to the influence of the tropical depression, the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin (including the special areas of Bach Long Vi, Cat Hai, Co To and Van Don) on August 19 will have thunderstorms and strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8, waves 2.0-3.5m high, rough seas. Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
On land, coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong have strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 8.
On the day and night of August 19, the Northeast and Thanh Hoa will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 40-70mm, locally very heavy rain over 150mm.
The Northwest will have scattered showers and thunderstorms with rainfall of 10-30mm, locally heavy rain over 80mm. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
People and tourists planning to visit the above areas should pay attention to weather forecasts. Tuan follows local instructions to ensure safety.
