According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on July 18, the center of storm Wipha was at about 18.3 degrees North latitude - 123.5 degrees East longitude, in the sea northeast of Luzon Island (Philippines).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9 (62-88km/h), gusting to level 11. The storm is moving northwest at a speed of about 30km/h.
It is expected that tonight and tomorrow morning, Typhoon No. 3 Wipha will cross the sea northeast of Luzon Island to enter the North East Sea.
At 1:00 p.m. on July 19, storm No. 3 moved in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 20-25 km/h, entering the East Sea and continuing to strengthen. The center of the storm is located at about 20.1 degrees North latitude - 119.0 degrees East longitude, in the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10, gusting to level 12. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 for the eastern sea area of the North East Sea.
It is forecasted that by 1:00 p.m. on July 20, the storm will move in a West-Northwest direction, about 20km/h and is likely to strengthen. The center of the storm is located at about 21.4 degrees North latitude - 114.7 degrees East longitude, about 490 km east of the Lusi Peninsula (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 11, gusting to level 14. Natural disaster risk level: level 3 for the northern sea area of the North East Sea.
From the next 72 to 120 hours, the storm will move mainly in the West direction, traveling 10-15km per hour and gradually weakening. 4
Due to the influence of the storm, the sea area east of the North East Sea will gradually increase to level 6-7, the area near the storm's eye will have strong winds of level 8-10, gusts of level 12; waves 3-5m high. The sea is very rough.
Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
People and tourists planning to visit Zhejiang (China), islands and northern coastal areas of the Philippines should pay attention to weather forecasts. Check flight schedules and follow local instructions to ensure safety during the storm.
