According to the new low pressure forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at noon on June 24, the low pressure area in the North East Sea area strengthened into a tropical depression.
The center of the tropical depression at 1:00 p.m. on June 24 was located at about 16.0 degrees North latitude and 116.2 degrees East longitude, about 500km East Southeast of Hoang Sa archipelago.
Strong wind intensity level 6 (39-49km/h), gust level 8. The system is moving northwest at a speed of about 15km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 to 48 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move northwest, likely to maintain or increase slightly in intensity. The affected area is expected to continue to expand in the North East Sea.
The tropical depression is forecast to be at about 18.0 degrees North latitude - 113.1 degrees East longitude at 1:00 p.m. on June 25, about 240km northeast of Hoang Sa archipelago. Intensity level 6, gust level 8.
At 1:00 p.m. on June 26, the tropical depression was at about 20.4 degrees North latitude - 111.0 degrees East longitude, level 6-7, gusting to level 9. The tropical depression is moving northwest at a speed of about 15-20km/h, likely to strengthen.
Warning in the next 48 to 72 hours, the tropical depression will move northwest at a speed of 15-20km/h. It is expected that during this period, the system will gradually weaken and may gradually dissipate over the northern sea.
Today, the Central East Sea area, the sea area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang will have showers and thunderstorms. Phu Quy Island has strong southwest winds of level 5, sometimes level 6.
The North East Sea area, including the Hoang Sa archipelago, will have thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 9.Strong sea, waves from 2.0-4.0m high.
The meteorological agency warns of thunderstorms in the eastern sea area of the North East Sea, Central and South East Sea (including the Truong Sa archipelago), the sea area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand.
The sea area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau has strong southwest winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7; waves from 1.5-2.5m high; rough seas.
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind of level 6-7, waves over 2.0m high.
Ships operating in the North East Sea area need to pay special attention to the risk of strong thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and large waves. Dangerous weather conditions can cause unsafety for fishing vessels, transport vessels and maritime vehicles.
Under the impact of the tropical depression in the North East Sea, visitors should pay attention to limiting travel by sea and continuously monitoring weather forecasts.
Proactively adjust your itinerary, especially if the destination is located in an influential area such as the North and Central Central regions.
Contact your travel agency, hotel or shipping company for information on changes and timely support.
