According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on August 22, the center of the tropical depression was at about 16.8 degrees north latitude; 121.2 degrees east longitude, on the mainland of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 6 - 7 (39 - 61km/h), gusting to level 9; moving west-northwest at a speed of 10 - 15km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will move west-northwest at a speed of 15 - 20km/h, strengthening into a storm. At 1:00 p.m. on August 23, the center of the storm was at about 17.5 degrees north latitude - 116.9 degrees east longitude; in the eastern sea of the North East Sea; 520km east-northeast of the Hoang Sa special zone.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8 - 9, gusting to level 11. The storm's dangerous area is from 16 to 20 degrees north latitude; east 115 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 for the eastern part of the North East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move westward at a speed of about 20km/h and continue to strengthen. At 1:00 p.m. on August 24, the center of the storm was at about 17.7 degrees north latitude - 111.3 degrees east longitude; in the sea north of the Hoang Sa special zone.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10 - 11, gusting to level 14. The storm's dangerous area is from 16 to 20 degrees north latitude; from 110 to 118.5 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 for the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone).
It is forecasted that in the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move mainly westward, traveling about 20km per hour and is likely to strengthen.
Regarding the impact of the storm after its formation, at sea, the eastern sea area of the North East Sea will have showers and thunderstorms, strong winds of level 6 - 7, then increase to level 8, near the storm's eye level 9, gusts of level 11, waves 3 - 5m high, very rough seas.
Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
