According to the latest storm information from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as of 2:00 p.m. on July 31, a new low pressure is near the East Sea, outside the Philippine area of responsibility.
The center of the low pressure is located at about 25.3 degrees North latitude - 129.9 degrees East longitude, about 965km east-northeast of the northernmost tip of Luzon. The low pressure moved quite quickly at a speed of about 30km/h.
The low pressure is forecast to have a high probability of developing into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, according to JWTC, the remnants of Typhoon No. 4 Co May are moving deep into mainland China. Maximum sustained winds of 65km/h are expected to weaken into a low pressure area within the next 24 hours.
Typhoon Krosa continues to operate strongly at sea with the strongest winds at a speed of about 85km/h towards the sea off the coast of Tokyo (Japan). The storm is expected to intensify violently over the next 12 hours.
Weather forecast for the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on July 31, in the northern sea of the North Gulf of Tonkin and the North East Sea, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms. The Phu Quy special area has strong southwest winds of level 6. At Bach Long Vi station, gusts of wind were recorded at level 7.
It is forecasted that on the night of July 31 and August 1, the North and Central East Sea, including the Hoang Sa archipelago, and the sea area from Gia Lai to Lam Dong will have strong southwest winds of level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Waves are 2.0 to 4.0 meters high, rough seas.
In addition, the Gulf of Tonkin, the northern sea area of the North East Sea, the sea area from Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 7-8.
Warning for the night of August 1 and August 2, strong winds will continue to remain in the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa) and the Central East Sea at level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Sea area from Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa: Southwest wind level 5, sometimes level 6, gust level 7. Waves are 2.0 to 4.0 meters high, rough seas.
Ship operating in the above areas are at high risk of being affected by strong winds, large waves and tornadoes.
People and tourists in these coastal areas need to proactively monitor weather forecasts. Tuan followed local instructions to ensure safety throughout the journey.
