According to storm news, the latest low pressure from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression is strengthening in the East Sea.
As of 13:00 on August 19, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 19.6 degrees North latitude - 112.2 degrees East longitude, in the northwest sea area of the Northern East Sea, about 180km east of Hainan Island (China).
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is strong at level 6 (39-49km/h), gusting at level 8. The tropical depression is moving in the West-Northwest direction at a speed of 5-10km/h.
Forecast until 1:00 PM on August 20th, the center of the tropical depression will be located at about 19.7 degrees North latitude - 111.0 degrees East longitude; over the northeast sea of Hainan Island (China). The tropical depression is moving in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 5 km/h.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression reaches level 6-7, gusting to level 9, with the possibility of further strengthening. Disaster risk level: level 3 for the northwestern sea area of the Northern East Sea.
By 13:00 on August 21, the center of the tropical depression will be located at about 20.1 degrees North latitude - 109.9 degrees East longitude, in the northern area of Hainan Island (China). The tropical depression is moving in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 5 km/h.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression reaches level 6-7, gusting to level 9, with the possibility of further strengthening. Disaster risk level: level 3 for the northwestern sea area of the Northern East Sea and the eastern sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Forecast from next 48 to 72 hours, the tropical depression will move slowly in a West-Northwest direction, moving about 5km per hour.
Due to the influence of the tropical depression, the northwest sea area of the Northern East Sea area has strong winds of level 6-7, gusts of level 9; waves 2.0-4.0m high; strong rough seas. 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 Hainan Island (China) during this time should closely monitor weather developments. Check flight schedules and follow local instructions to avoid dangerous storms throughout the journey.
