According to the latest storm news from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 p.m. on August 23, the center of the storm was at about 17.7 degrees North latitude - 113.7 degrees East longitude, about 220km northeast of Hoang Sa Special Zone.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10 (89-102km/h), gusting to level 12; moving in the West Northwest direction at a speed of 20-25km/h.
It is forecasted that by 7:00 p.m. on August 24, storm No. 5 will move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 20-25km/h and continue to strengthen. The center of the storm is located at about 18.1 degrees North latitude - 109.2 degrees East longitude, in the sea south of Hainan Island (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 12-13, gusting to level 15. Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone), Gulf of Tonkin, South Quang Tri sea area - Hue city (including Hon Ngu island, Con Co special zone).
By 7:00 p.m. on August 25, storm No. 5 moved in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 15-20km/h. The center of the storm is located at about 18.5 degrees North latitude - 105.2 degrees East longitude, on the mainland from Thanh Hoa to North Quang Tri.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 11, gusting to level 13. Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the Gulf of Tonkin, the southern sea area of Quang Tri-Hue city (including Hon Ngu island, Con Co special zone); level 4 for coastal waters from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri, mainland provinces from Thanh Hoa to the north of Quang Tri.
By 7:00 p.m. on August 26, the storm moved in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 15-20km/h and gradually weakened into a low pressure area.
Due to the influence of storm No. 5, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special area) has strong winds of level 8-9, the area near the storm's eye has level 10-13, gusts of level 15, waves 5.0-4.0m high, the area near the storm's eye has 7.0 9.0m, the sea is very rough.
From noon and afternoon of August 24, the sea area from Thanh Hoa to Hue City (including Hon Ngu Island, Con Co special area) will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-8, then increasing to level 9-10, the area near the storm center will have level 11-13, gusting to level 15. Waves are 4.0-6.0m high, near the center 7.0 9.0m, the sea is rough.
From the afternoon of August 24, the Gulf of Tonkin (including the special areas of Cat Hai, Co To, Van Don) will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, gusting to level 9; In the South, the North of the Gulf of Tonkin (including the Bach Long Vi special area) will have strong winds of level 8, gusting to level 10. Waves are 2.0-4.0m high, rough seas.
Coastal areas from Ninh Binh to North Quang Tri will have storm surge of 0.5-1.5m high. The water level in Sam Son (Thanh Hoa) is 3.3-3.8m high, in Hon Ngu (Nghe An) is 3.5-4.0m high, in Vung Ang (Ha Tinh) is 2.5-3.0m high and in Cua Gianh (Quang Tri) is 1.5-2.0m high. High risk of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, river mouths, islands from Thanh Hoa to Northern Quang Tri.
At sea, coastal mainland areas during storms are extremely dangerous and unsafe for any vehicles or works operating in dangerous areas such as: Tourist boats, passenger ships, transport ships, cages, rafts, aquaculture areas, dykes, embankments, coastal roads. Vehicles are likely to overturn or be destroyed; flooded due to strong winds, large waves and rising sea levels.
On land, from the night of August 24, on land from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri, the wind will gradually increase to level 7-9, near the storm center level 10-12, gusting to level 14-15. Coastal areas of the provinces from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, gusting to level 8.
From the night of August 24 to the end of August 26, in the Northern Delta, South Phu Tho and from Thanh Hoa to Hue City, there is a possibility of a widespread heavy rain with common rainfall of 100-150mm, locally over 250mm; Thanh Hoa to North Quang Tri will have heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 200-400mm, locally over 700mm. Warning of the risk of heavy rain (>200mm/3 hours).
From August 25-26, the capital Hanoi and Da Nang will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms; the Ho Chi Minh City area will have rain, showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. During thunderstorms, it is necessary to be on guard against the risk of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind.
From August 25-27, the Upper and Central Laos regions are likely to experience heavy rain with common rainfall of 100-250mm, with some places in the Central Laos region having over 500mm.
People and tourists planning to visit the area where the storm passed should pay attention to weather forecasts. Check flight schedules and follow local instructions to avoid impactful storms.
