According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 13:00 on August 18, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 19.5 degrees North latitude - 116.3 degrees East longitude, over the sea east of the Northern East Sea area.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is strong at level 6 (39-49 km/h), gusting at level 8. The tropical depression is moving in a westerly direction at a speed of about 20 km/h.
It is forecasted that by 1:00 PM on August 19, the tropical depression will move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 5-10 km/h. The center of the tropical depression is at about 19.7 degrees North latitude 0 - 114.8 degrees East longitude, over the sea north of the Northern East Sea area, about 350 km east-northeast of Hainan Island (China).
The intensity of the tropical depression at this time is forecast to be maintained at level 6, gusting at level 8. Disaster risk level: level 3 is warned in the northern sea area of the Northern East Sea.
By 13:00 on August 20, the tropical depression will continue to move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 10 km/h. The center of the tropical depression is forecast to be at about 20.2 degrees North latitude - 112.5 degrees East longitude, about 140 km east-northeast of Hainan Island (China).
During this time, the tropical depression has intensity level 6, gusts level 8. Disaster risk level: level 3 continues to be warned in the northern sea area of the North East Sea.
From the next 48 to 72 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move in a West-Northwest direction, traveling about 10 km per hour.
At sea, the sea area north of the Northern East Sea area has strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8; waves 2.0-3.5 m high, rough seas.
Ships operating in dangerous areas are warned to be likely to be affected by thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds and big waves. People and tourists in coastal areas should proactively monitor the developments of the tropical depression, review their routes and have appropriate prevention plans to ensure safety.
