According to storm news, the latest low pressure from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression in the western sea area of the North East Sea has strengthened into a storm, becoming storm No. 5 in 2026, with the international name Saudel.
As of 7:00 AM on September 1st, the storm's center was located at about 19.1 degrees North latitude - 112.8 degrees East longitude, over the sea area west of the Northern East Sea, about 310km north-northeast of the Hoang Sa special zone.
The strongest wind near the storm center is strong at level 8 (62-74km/h), gusting at level 10. The storm is moving in the Northeast direction at a speed of about 20km/h.
It is forecasted that by 7:00 AM on September 2nd, the storm will move in a Northeast direction at a speed of about 20 km/h. The storm's center is located at about 21.6 degrees North latitude - 116.6 degrees East longitude, over the northeastern sea area of the Northern East Sea. The storm is strong at level 8, gusting at level 10.
By 7:00 AM on September 3rd, the storm will continue to move in the Northeast direction at a slower speed, about 5-10 km/h. The storm's center is located at about 22.6 degrees North latitude - 117.9 degrees East longitude, over the northeastern sea area of the Northern East Sea. The storm's intensity is maintained at level 8, gusts at level 10.
By 7:00 AM on September 4th, the storm will change direction to the Northwest, moving at a speed of about 3-5 km/h and tending to weaken. The storm's center is located at about 23.0 degrees North latitude - 117.5 degrees East longitude, over the sea area south of Fujian province (China). The storm gradually weakens into a tropical depression, wind force level 7, gusts level 9.
Forecast from next 72 to 120 hours, the tropical depression will move mainly in a westerly direction, moving 3-5km per hour and gradually weakening.
Due to the impact of the storm, the northern sea area of the Northern East Sea area has strong winds of level 6-7, gusts of level 8-9, sea waves 2.0-4.0m high; the area near the storm center passing through is strong at level 8, gusts of level 10, sea waves 3.0-5.0m high; strong sea waves.
Ships operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, and large waves.
People and tourists planning to visit these sea areas should pay attention to weather developments. Follow local instructions and avoid going out to sea when the sea is rough to ensure safety.
