According to the latest low pressure information from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today, July 4, as of 1:00 p.m. this afternoon (July 14), the center of the tropical depression was at about 19.8 degrees North latitude - 118.6 degrees East longitude, in the northeastern sea of the East Sea.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression will reach level 7 (50-61km/h), gusting to level 9. Currently, the tropical depression is moving slowly in the West direction at a speed of 5-10km/h.
It is forecasted that by 1:00 p.m. on July 5, the tropical depression is likely to strengthen into a storm. The storm will be named Bising by the Philippine Meteorological Agency. At this time, this will be the second storm to enter the East Sea this year.
The center of the storm is located at about 20.7 degrees North latitude - 117.5 degrees East longitude, in the northeastern sea of the East Sea.
The storm is moving northwest at a speed of 5-10km/h. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9, gusting to level 11. Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea.
By 1:00 p.m. on July 6, the storm will continue to move northeast at a speed of 5-10km/h and is likely to continue to strengthen. The center of the storm is located at about 22.1 degrees North latitude - 118.5 degrees East longitude, still in the northeastern sea of the East Sea.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10, gusting to level 12. Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the northeastern sea area of the East Sea.
Due to the influence of the low pressure area about to become a storm in the East Sea, the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea will have thunderstorms and strong winds of level 6-7, then increase to level 8-9, gust level 11, the sea will be very rough. Waves are 3.0-5.0m high.
Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
The tropical depression has not affected the mainland and sea areas of Vietnam much. However, tourists planning to visit southeastern tourist destinations in China such as Guangdong, Fujian, Hong Kong, Taiwan (China) and northern coastal island destinations of the Philippines should pay attention to weather forecasts and check flight schedules to avoid storms.
