According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 PM on August 20, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 19.7 degrees North latitude - 109.5 degrees East longitude, in the Northwest area of Hainan Island (China).
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is strong at level 6, from 39-49km/h, gusting at level 8. The tropical depression is moving mainly in the West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 5km/h.
Forecast for the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move in the West-Northwest direction, at a speed of about 5km/h and enter the Gulf of Tonkin. By 7:00 PM on August 21, the center of the tropical depression is likely to be at about 20.0 degrees North latitude - 108.4 degrees East longitude, over the area north of the Gulf of Tonkin, about 200km east-southeast of Hai Phong.
At this time, the tropical depression is likely to strengthen into a storm, with winds of level 8, gusts of level 10. The Gulf of Tonkin area is warned of disaster risk level 3.
In the next 24 hours, the storm will continue to move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 3-5km/h. By 7:00 PM on August 22, the storm center is forecast to be at about 20.3 degrees North latitude - 107.6 degrees East longitude, over the sea area north of the Gulf of Tonkin, about 110km east-southeast of Hai Phong.
The storm intensity at this time is forecast at level 8, gusting at level 10. Disaster risk level: level 3 for the Gulf of Tonkin area.
From the next 48-72 hours, the storm is forecast to move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 3-5km/h and gradually weaken.
At sea, the Gulf of Tonkin will gradually have strong winds of level 6-7, the area near the storm center will be strong at level 8, gusting at level 10. Sea waves are 2.5-3.5m high, the sea is rough.
Ships operating in dangerous areas are warned to be likely to be affected by thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds and large waves. Vehicles need to proactively monitor the developments of tropical depressions and storms and have appropriate prevention plans.
Tourists planning to visit these sea areas should pay attention to weather developments. Follow local instructions and avoid going to sea when the sea is rough to ensure safety.
