According to the latest storm forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), a tropical depression is about to form near the East Sea, outside the country's responsibility area.
As of 8:00 a.m. this morning (local time), the center of the low pressure was at about 12.5 degrees North latitude - 137.1 degrees East longitude, 1,355 km east of Eastern Visayas.
The low pressure is forecast to have a high probability of developing into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
This low pressure is also forecast to continue to strengthen into a storm, crossing the Philippine sea and mainland and then entering the East Sea. If it becomes a storm, it will be the 12th storm to enter the East Sea this year.
The low pressure has not greatly affected the weather in the Philippines.
In the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on October 16, the Gulf of Tonkin will have scattered showers and thunderstorms along the coast. Strong gusts of wind level 6-7, Northeast to East wind level 3-4. Waves are 1.0 - 2.0m high. A view of over 10km away, reduced to 4-10km in rain.
The coastal areas from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai and Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 6-7. Northeast to East wind level 3-4. Waves are 1.0 - 2.0m high.
The South China Sea will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 6-7. Northeast wind level 3-4. Waves are 0.5 - 1.5m high.
People and tourists planning to visit these sea areas or areas where the low pressure passes through should pay attention to weather forecasts. Follow local instructions to avoid large waves and thunderstorms at sea that are dangerous.
