According to the latest storm news from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 9:00 a.m. on July 21, the center of storm No. 3 Wipha was at about 21.3 degrees North latitude - 109.7 degrees East longitude, about 200km east of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 9 (75-88 km/h), gusting to level 11.
It is forecasted that in the next 3 hours, storm No. 3 will move in the West Southwest direction at a speed of about 15 - 20km/h.
Due to the impact of storm No. 3, from last night to this morning (July 21), in the Northeast, the Northern Delta, the Northwest and the area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain.
Some stations recorded heavy rainfall such as: Thuan Chau (Son La) 114.8mm, Quang Chieu 3 (Thanh Hoa) 73.2mm, Huong Viet (Quang Tri) 72.2mm.
Forecast from July 21 to the night of July 22, Northeast region, Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An: heavy to very heavy rain (170-280mm), some places over 450mm. Other places in the North and Ha Tinh will have moderate to heavy rain (80-160mm), some places over 250mm. Warning of high-intensity heavy rain (over 150mm/3 hours). During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind may occur.
In addition, during the day and night of July 21, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang, the Central and Southern Plateau will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain of 10-30mm, some places over 70mm (concentrated in the evening). Potential risk of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and gusts of wind.
Due to heavy rain, the water level on rivers in the Red - Thai Binh, Ma River (Thanh Hoa), and Ca River (Nghe An) fluctuates and is below alert level (BD)1.
Warning from tonight and tonight (July 21) to July 25, on rivers in the North, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, there will be 01 flood, with a flood amplitude on rivers from 3-6m.
There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, urban areas in the Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An; flash floods and landslides on steep slopes in the mountainous areas of the North, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An. Flood disaster risk warning level: Level 2.
People and tourists in areas affected by storm No. 3 should pay attention to weather forecasts. Follow local recommendations to ensure safety for yourself and those around you.
