According to the latest forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, the center of the low pressure area was at about 11.6 degrees North latitude - 119.8 degrees East longitude, in the coastal area east of Palawan Island (Philippines). The strongest wind in the center of the low pressure area decreased to below level 6 (under 39km/h).
It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, the low pressure area will continue to move in the West Southwest direction at a speed of 10-15km/h, weakening and gradually dissipating. The low pressure is unlikely to continue to strengthen into a tropical depression when it enters the East Sea.
However, the low pressure will still cause severe thunderstorms in the Philippine mainland from now until December 10. Accordingly, the area with rain from 100-200 mm includes Isabela. Areas with rainfall from 50-100 mm include: Oriental Marinduque, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon, Isabela, Aurora, Laguna, Batangas, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cantanduanes, Albay, Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Quirino.
On the East Sea, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that today and tonight, December 8, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone); the sea area from Khanh Hoa to Ca Mau, the sea area west of the Central and South East Sea area (including the sea area west of Truong Sa special zone): Northeast wind level 6, sometimes level 7, gust level 8-9. Strong seas. Waves are 3.0-5.0m high.
From Da Nang City to Dak Lak: Northeast wind level 6, gust level 7-8. Rough seas. Waves are 3.0-5.0m high. From South Quang Tri to Hue: Northeast wind level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7-8. Rough seas. Waves are 2.0-4.0m high.
The Central and South East Sea area (including Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Da Nang City to Khanh Hoa has scattered showers and thunderstorms with scattered showers and thunderstorms.During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 6-7.On the night of December 9 and December 10, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) will have strong northeast winds of level 6, gusting to level 7-8, waves 3.0-5.0m high, rough seas.
The sea area from Gia Lai to Ca Mau and the western sea area of the South China Sea (including the western sea area of Truong Sa) will have strong northeast winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7-8, waves 2.0-4.0m high, rough seas.Sea natural disaster risk level: level 2.
All ships operating in the above areas are at high risk of being affected by strong winds and large waves. People and tourists should avoid going to sea when the sea is rough and follow local instructions to avoid heavy rain and large waves at sea that are dangerous.
