According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Typhoon Krovanh is currently about 280 km north of Japan's Kadena Air Base. In the past 6 hours, the typhoon has moved in a Northwest direction at a speed of about 22 km/h.
The strongest wind near the storm center reaches 75 km/h. The maximum wave height is up to 6.1 m.
JTWC forecasts that in the next 24-36 hours, Typhoon Krovanh will almost stand still before suddenly changing direction to the South, then move to the Southeast, move towards Okinawa (Japan) and pass through this area after about 2 days.
After that, the storm is forecast to continue moving in a counterclockwise circle and gradually weaken.
After about 5 days, Typhoon Krovanh is likely to approach the mainland of Japan.
Throughout the forecast period, Typhoon Krovanh was continuously affected by tropical depressions and high pressure areas around the area, leading to possible continuous changes in direction.
Due to being far from the mainland, Typhoon Krovanh has not had much impact on the mainland areas around the area.
In the East Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the early morning of September 4, in Phu Quy Special Zone, there was strong southwest wind at level 6. The sea area east of the North and Central East Sea area has scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Forecast for day and night 4.9, the Central East Sea area, the sea area north of the Southern East Sea area (including the north of Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Khanh Hoa to Ho Chi Minh City has strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 7-8; rough seas. Wind direction Southwest. Sea waves 2.0-5.0m high, wave direction Southwest.
In addition, on September 4th, day and night, the Central East Sea area, the sea area north of the Southern East Sea area (including the sea area north of the Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. In thunderstorms, there is a high possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind at level 7-8, sea waves over 2.0m high.
On September 5th, day and night, the southern sea area of the Central East Sea, the northern sea area of the South East Sea (including the northern Truong Sa special zone) and the sea area from Khanh Hoa to Ho Chi Minh City will have strong southwest winds of level 6, gusts of level 7-8; waves 2.0-4.0m high; rough seas.
People and tourists who plan to go to 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 throughout the journey.
