According to the latest storm information from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), at 4:00 a.m. on June 14, the center of storm No. 1 Wutip was at about 19.8 degrees North latitude; 108.9 degrees East longitude, located in the eastern sea of the Gulf of Tonkin, about 150km east of Bach Long Vi Island.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10-11 (89-117km/h), gusting to level 13. The storm is moving north at a speed of about 5km/h.
According to the Hainan Meteorological Agency (China), Typhoon Wutip made landfall in Dong Phuong City, Hainan Province as a strong tropical storm. Maximum sustained winds reach 100km/h.
Forecast of the development of storm No. 1 (in the next 24 to 72 hours)
According to NCHMF, by 4:00 p.m. on June 14, storm No. 1 is forecast to move north-northeast at a speed of about 15km/h and tend to weaken gradually. The forecast location is at about 21.0 degrees North latitude - 109.9 degrees East longitude, in the coastal area west of Zhou Island (China).
Intensity level 9-10, gust level 13. The dangerous area is located north of the latitude of 17.5 degrees North latitude; from 106.5 to 111.5 degrees East longitude. Disaster risk level: level 3, affecting the sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin and the Northwest of the North East Sea.
4:00 a.m. on September 15: The storm continues to move north-northeast at a speed of about 15km/h and continues to weaken. The forecast location is at about 22.5 degrees North latitude - 110.9 degrees East longitude, in the area north of the Lusi Peninsula (China).
Intensity level 8-9, gust level 12. The danger zone remains unchanged. Natural disaster risk level: level 3.
4:00 p.m. on September 15: The storm changes direction to the Northeast, moving at a speed of about 20km/h, weakening into a tropical depression, then continuing to weaken into a low pressure area.
The forecast location is at about 25.0 degrees North latitude - 113.8 degrees East longitude, in the mainland of Guangdong province (China).
Intensity below level 6. The danger zone is narrowing, north of latitude 20.0 degrees North latitude; from 106.5 to 113.0 degrees East longitude. Natural disaster risk level: level 3.
Forecast of the impact of storm No. 1 at sea
The Gulf of Tonkin sea area (including Co To and Bach Long Vi island districts) has strong winds of level 7, the area near the storm's eye has strong winds of level 8-9, gusting to level 13.
Waves are 2.0 to 4.0m high, especially in the East, 4.0 to 6.0m high, the sea is very rough.
The Northwest of the North East Sea will have strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8, waves 2.0-4.0m high, rough seas. Ship operating in these dangerous areas are at risk of being affected by thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds and large waves.
The impact of storm No. 1 on land
The coastal area of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong has strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 8. The coastal area of Thai Binh - Nam Dinh has strong winds of level 4-5, gusting to level 6-7.
Under the influence of storm No. 1, tourists are advised not to go to sea or participate in sea activities in the Gulf of Tonkin, especially around island districts such as Bach Long Vi and Co To. High waves, strong winds and very rough seas can endanger life and vehicles.
Tourists in coastal localities such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh need to closely monitor weather forecasts and limit traveling outside during strong winds or thunderstorms. Prepare a safe shelter plan, do not stand under trees, near the sea or areas at risk of landslides and flooding.
