Updated from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 10:00 a.m. on November 27, the center of storm No. 15 Koto was at about 13 degrees north latitude; 114.5 degrees east longitude, about 190 km north of Song Tu Tay Island. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 12 (118-133 km/h), gusting to level 15. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 15 km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move west-southwest at a speed of 5-10 km/h. At 4:00 a.m. on November 28, the center of the storm was at about 12.5 degrees north latitude; 113.1 degrees east longitude, in the western sea area of the central East Sea, about 190 km northwest of Song Tu Tay Island. Storm intensity level 12, gust level 15.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move west-northwest, then northwest at a speed of about 5 km/h. At 4:00 a.m. on November 29, the center of the storm was at about 12.9 degrees north latitude; 112.3 degrees east longitude, in the western sea area of the central East Sea. Storm intensity level 11, gust level 14.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, the storm will move north-northeast at a speed of 3-5 km/h. At 4:00 a.m. on November 30, the center of the storm was at about 13.7 degrees north latitude; 112.1 degrees east longitude, in the western sea area of the central East Sea. Storm intensity level 10, gust level 13.
At sea, the central East Sea area (including the northern sea area of Truong Sa) has strong winds of level 7-9; the area near the storm's eye has strong winds of level 10-12, gusting to level 15. Waves are 4-6 m high, near the center of the storm 7-9 m; the sea is rough.
Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
In the face of the development of storm No. 15, people and tourists need to pay special attention:
Closely monitor the weather forecast for the coming days.
Follow the instructions of local authorities and do not go to sea when the sea is rough to avoid danger due to gusts of wind, big waves and storms.
Prepare food, water and necessary items, ready to move to a safe place when required.
