According to the latest storm news from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression in the East Sea has strengthened into storm No. 1 Maysak.
As of 6 am this morning July 3rd, the storm's center is located at approximately 17.4 degrees North latitude - 110.1 degrees East longitude, about 110km south of Hainan Island (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center reaches level 8 (62-74km/h), gusting at level 10. In the next 3 hours, the storm will move in a Northwest direction, at a speed of about 5-10km/h.
It is forecasted that by 4:00 AM on July 4th, the storm will move in a North-Northwest direction at a speed of 10-15 km/h. The storm's center is located at about 19.5 degrees North latitude - 108.8 degrees East longitude, on the coastal area west of Hainan Island (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center reaches level 8, gusting to level 10. Disaster risk level: Level 3 for the western area of the Northern East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone).
Due to the impact of storm No. 1 in the East Sea, the sea area west of the Northern East Sea area (including the Hoang Sa special zone); from the night of July 3 expanding to the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai special zones and Hon Dau island).
Strong winds at level 6-7, near the storm center level 8, gusts at level 10; sea waves 2.0-4.0m high, near the storm center 3.0-5.0m; very rough seas.
Dangerous weather conditions can cause capsizing, sinking or damage to fishing boats, transport boats, tourist boats and vehicles operating at sea; aquaculture cages, boat anchorage areas and coastal works are at risk of being damaged. Seafood exploitation, transportation and tourism activities at sea are likely to be interrupted.
On land, the coastal areas of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hung Yen provinces from the afternoon of July 4th will have strong winds of level 6, near the storm center level 7-8, gusts of level 9-10; sea waves 2.0-3.0m high; storm surge of about 0.2-0.3m.
Strong winds can blow off roofs, damage temporary structures, break down green trees, billboards; affect electrical systems, communication and traffic. Large waves combined with rising water can cause localized flooding in river mouths, tidal flats and low-lying areas; affect dykes, seawalls and coastal works.
From the night of July 3rd to the end of July 5th, the Northeast region and Thanh Hoa will have heavy to very heavy rain, common rainfall of 100-200mm; especially the Northeast region 150-250mm, locally over 350mm.
Prolonged heavy rain may cause flooding in urban areas, industrial parks and low-lying areas; increase the risk of floods on small rivers and streams, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas; affect traffic, agricultural production and people's lives.
People and tourists planning to visit these areas should closely monitor the weather forecast. Follow local instructions to avoid dangerous storms throughout the journey.
