According to the latest storm information from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the center of storm No. 13 Kalmaegi is at about 11.4 degrees North latitude; 118.9 degrees East longitude, about 500km east of Song Tu Tay Island.
Strongest wind: Level 13 (134-149km/h), gust level 16 - super typhoon level.
It is forecasted that in the next 3 hours, the storm will move in a West-Northwest direction, at a speed of about 20-25km/h.
It is forecasted that by 7:00 a.m. on November 6, the center of the storm will be at about 12.9 degrees North latitude - 113.3 degrees East longitude; about 480km East Southeast of the Gia Lai province coast.
Storm No. 13 Kalmaegi reached level 14 intensity, gusting to level 17 - super typhoon level and is likely to strengthen.
Storm No. 13 will quickly head inland. By 7:00 p.m. on November 6, the storm maintained its speed and intensity. The center of the storm is currently at about 13.7 degrees North latitude - 110.5 degrees East longitude; in the waters of Quang Ngai - Dak Lak; about 150km East Southeast of the Gia Lai province coast.
It is forecasted that by around the night of November 6 - early morning of November 7, storm No. 13 will officially make landfall in the Quang Ngai - Dak Lak area.
Typhoon No. 13 Kalmaegi made its first impacts to land from November 6.
From early morning on November 6, the sea area from Da Nang City to Khanh Hoa (including Ly Son special area) will gradually increase to level 6-7, then increase to level 8-11, the area near the storm's eye will be strong at level 12-14, gusting to level 17; coastal areas from Hue City to Dak Lak will have waves 4.0-6.0m high, the area near the storm's eye will be 6.0 8.0 8.0m high; the sea will be very rough.
From the evening of November 6, coastal areas from Hue City to Dak Lak should be on guard against rising sea levels accompanied by large waves causing flooding in low-lying areas, waves of dike overflow, coastal roads, and coastal erosion, slowing flood drainage in the area.
All ships, boats, and aquaculture areas in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are strongly affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, large waves, and rising sea levels.
From the evening of November 6, on the mainland along the coast from South Quang Tri to Da Nang, the East of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, the wind will gradually increase to level 6-7, then increase to level 8-9, the area near the storm's eye will have strong winds of level 10-12 (focusing on the East of Quang Ngai - Dak Lak provinces), gusting to level 14-15.
From the evening and night of November 6, the western provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, near the storm's eye, level 8, gusting to level 10.
During the two days of November 6-7, the area from Da Nang to Dak Lak will have very heavy rain with common rainfall of 200-400mm/ods, locally over 600mm/ods; the area from South Quang Tri to Hue City, Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong will have heavy rain with common rainfall of 150-300mm/ods, locally very heavy rain over 450mm/ods.
From November 07-08, the North of Quang Tri to Thanh Hoa will have moderate rain, heavy rain with common rainfall of 50-150mm/ods, locally very heavy rain over 200mm/ods.
Due to the influence of a wide storm circulation, it is necessary to be on guard against the risk of thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong gusts of wind both before and during the storm's landfall.
Tourists absolutely do not take a canoe, boat to the island, diving or swimming. Tourists in Hue - Da Nang - Quang Ngai - Gia Lai - Dak Lak need to stay in a safe place.
Limit going out, especially from the evening of November 6 to the morning of November 7 when the storm enters the mainland. Choose solid, limited hotels near the sea or temporary houses and homestays near rivers and streams.
Passes, mountains, coastal roads in the Central and Central Highlands may be eroded and flooded.
Flights to/from Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quy Nhon, Pleiku, and Buon Ma Thuot airports may be delayed or canceled.
Prepare all necessary items such as chargers, drinking water, small flashlights, personal medicine, raincoats, anti-slip shoes. save information about hotels, tour guides, and local tourism support agencies.
