According to the latest storm information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), this morning, October 9, Typhoon NAKRI entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
As of 11am (local time), the center of Typhoon NAKRI was at about 21.9 degrees North latitude - 136.3 degrees East longitude, about 1,415 km east of the northernmost tip of Luzon.
The only wind near the center of the storm reached 75 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h. The storm is moving north-northwest at a speed of 25 km/h.
Meanwhile, Halong has gradually weakened into a strong typhoon. The center of the storm is located 287 km south of Yokosuka, Japan. The storm is moving northeast at a speed of 28 km/h.
The strongest wind near the center of the storm reached 195km/h, the maximum significant wave height was 11.9m.
According to the weather forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the morning of October 9, the Central and South East Sea (including Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Quang Ngai to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand are having showers and thunderstorms.
Forecast for the day and night of October 9, the Central and South East Sea (including Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from South Quang Tri to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind of level 6-7, and waves over 2.0m high.
All ships operating in the above areas are at risk of being affected by tornadoes and strong gusts of wind.
People and tourists planning to visit these coastal areas should pay attention to weather forecasts. Tuan follows local instructions to ensure safety.
