The latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on October 1, the center of the tropical depression was at about 14.5 degrees north latitude; 130.9 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 9. Moving west at a speed of about 15 km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will move west-northwest at a speed of 15 - 20 km/h and is likely to strengthen into a storm. At 1:00 p.m. on October 2, the center of the storm was at about 15.5 degrees north latitude; 127.3 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island, (Philippines). Strong wind level 8, gust level 10.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 20 - 25 km/h and is likely to strengthen.
At 1:00 p.m. on October 3, the center of the storm was at about 17.2 degrees north latitude; 122.3 degrees east longitude, in the area east of Luzon Island (Philippines). Strong wind level 9, gust level 11.
The danger zone has latitude from 15 to 21 degrees north, east of 119.0 degrees east. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 for the eastern sea area of the northern East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move mainly in the west-northwest direction, traveling 25 - 30 km per hour, entering the East Sea and continuing to strengthen.
Regarding the impact of strong winds and big waves, from October 3, the sea area east of the northern East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6 - 7, the area near the storm center will have strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, waves 2.5 - 4.5 m high, rough seas.
From October 4 to 6, the northern East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) is likely to be affected by strong winds of level 10-11, gusting to level 14. Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
