According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 p.m. on July 17, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 15.5 degrees North latitude - 126.2 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of the Philippines. The strongest wind speed reaches level 7 (50-61km/h), gusting to level 9. The tropical depression is moving in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 15-20km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24-48 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move northwest at a speed of 15-20km/h.
At 7:00 p.m. on July 18, the center of the tropical depression was located in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines), at about 18.0 degrees North latitude - 122.6 degrees East longitude. The intensity is forecast to increase to level 8-9, gusting to level 11 and is likely to strengthen into a storm.
By 7:00 p.m. on July 19, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 20km/h, likely entering the East Sea and continuing to strengthen.
The center of the storm is currently at about 19.5 degrees North latitude - 118.2 degrees East longitude, in the northeastern sea of the East Sea. Strong intensity level 10, gust level 12.
The dangerous area in the East Sea at this time is determined from latitude 16.5 to 21.0 degrees North latitude and from longitude 117.0 to 120.0 degrees East longitude. The natural disaster risk level is warned at level 3 for the northeastern sea area of the East Sea.
In the next 48-72 hours, storm No. 3 is likely to continue moving in the West Northwest direction at a speed of about 20km/h and continue to strengthen.
The impact forecast shows that from the afternoon of July 18, the northeastern sea area of the East Sea will have strong winds of level 6-7, gusts of level 9, and rough seas. Waves are 2.5-3.5m high.
Ships operating in the danger zone need to pay special attention because there is a high risk of being affected by strong winds, tornadoes, big waves and thunderstorms.
Due to the influence of the storm, the eastern sea area of the North East Sea from this afternoon will have strong winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 9; waves 2.5-3.5m high. Rough seas.
On land, Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, hot days, some places are very hot. The highest temperature in some places is over 37 degrees Celsius.
The area from Thanh Hoa to Hue and the South Central Coast will be cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; hot sunny during the day, some places will be very hot. The highest temperature is from 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Other areas will have cloudy weather, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places having heavy rain.
People and tourists should be on guard against thunderstorms with possible tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Weather forecast for today, July 18:
Hanoi
Lowest temperature: 27-29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night, hot and sunny days. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Northwest
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius, some places below 23 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night, hot sunny days, some places are very hot. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast
Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night, hot sunny days, some places are very hot. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Thanh Hoa to Hue
Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; hot sunny during the day, some places are very hot. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
South Central Coast
Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; hot sunny during the day, some places are very hot. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Central Highlands
Lowest temperature: 19-22 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 28-31 degrees Celsius, some places above 31 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places, with showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places having heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region
Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius, some places above 33 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places, with showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places having heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees Celsius.
Highest temperature: 30-32 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in some places, with showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places having heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
