According to the new weather forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), at around 8:00 p.m. on May 28 (local time), the low pressure area being monitored in the East Sea is unlikely to strengthen into a tropical depression.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the low pressure trough with an axis at about 10-13 degrees North latitude connecting with the low pressure area at 7:00 p.m. this afternoon was located at about 10.5-11.5 degrees North latitude; 110.5-111.5 degrees East longitude.
In the sea area from Binh Dinh to Khanh Hoa, the North East Sea area (including the Hoang Sa archipelago), the Central and South East Sea area (including the Truong Sa archipelago) there will be showers and thunderstorms.
It is forecasted that on the night of May 28 and May 29, in the Gulf of Tonkin, the sea area from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand, the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa archipelago), the Central and South East Sea (including Truong Sa archipelago) will have showers and thunderstorms.
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind of level 6-7, waves over 2.0m high.
In addition, the influence of the low pressure trough connecting to the low pressure area continues to cause thunderstorms on land in the South.
All ships operating in the above areas are at risk of being affected by tornadoes and strong gusts of wind.
People and tourists, especially in areas prone to natural disasters such as mountainous areas and rivers and streams, need to closely monitor the next weather reports and proactively take measures to prevent thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides.
Tourists should limit going out to sea, postpone island tours or sea sports during thunderstorms.
Equip yourself with life jackets and necessary protective equipment if you are forced to move, and contact local authorities or tour guides to receive timely warnings.
