According to the latest storm news from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today, October 22, the center of storm No. 12 Fengshen is at about 17.1 degrees North latitude; 110.6 degrees East longitude, about 270km from Da Nang City.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10 (89-102km/h), gusting to level 12. It is forecasted that in the next 3 hours, the storm will move in a West-Southwest direction, at a speed of about 10km/h.
By 4am tomorrow morning, October 23, the storm will move in a West-Southwest direction at a speed of about 10-15km/h. The center of the storm is located at about 15.90 degrees North latitude - 108.60 degrees East longitude, in the coastal area of Hue City to Quang Ngai. Storm No. 12 will gradually weaken into a tropical depression.
The strongest wind near the center is level 7, gusting to level 9. Natural disaster risk level: Level 3 for the western sea area of the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone), the sea area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (including Con Co special zone, Cu Lao Cham island and Ly Son special zone).
The tropical depression is expected to make landfall in mainland Vietnam tomorrow, October 23, then weaken into a low pressure area.
Due to the influence of storm No. 12, the sea area west of the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone) has strong winds of level 7-8, near the storm's center it is strong at level 9-10, gusting to level 12. Waves 3.0-5.0m high, near the center of the storm 5.0-7.0m high, very rough seas.
The sea area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (including Con Co special area, Cu Lao Cham island and Ly Son special area) will have strong winds of level 6-7, the area near the storm's eye will have winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, waves 3.0-5.0m high, rough seas.
The coastal areas of the provinces from Quang Tri to Da Nang City will have storm surge of 0.4-0.8m high. All ships and boats operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves. Coastal areas and river mouths from Quang Tri to Da Nang City need to be on guard against large waves combined with high tides and rising water due to wind causing flooding in low-lying areas, coastal roads, and coastal erosion.
On land, due to the influence of the circulation of storm No. 12 combined with strong cold air, from the afternoon of October 22, on the mainland along the coast of the provinces from Quang Tri to Da Nang, the wind will gradually increase to level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8-9. The level of impact according to the wind level of the storm is detailed in Appendix 1.
From noon on October 22 to October 27, the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai will have widespread heavy rain (high intensity rain will be concentrated from the afternoon of October 22 to the end of October 23). Total rainfall is generally in: Ha Tinh to Bac Quang Tri and Quang Ngai about 200-400mm, locally over 500mm; the South Quang Tri area to Da Nang City is generally 500-700mm, locally over 900mm. Warning of heavy rain (>200mm/3 hours).
Heavy rain in the Central region is likely to last until the end of October 2025. There is a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas. Localities need to pay attention to safe operation of hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs before, during and after the storm, and prepare response plans for flood scenarios on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai that are likely to reach alert level 3 and exceed alert level 3. Forecast of natural disaster risk level due to floods: level 3.
People and tourists should pay attention to the risk of thunderstorms, tornadoes with strong gusts of wind in the area affected by the storm's circulation, both before and during the storm's landfall. Check your flight schedule regularly and follow local instructions to avoid dangerous storms.
