Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the influence of storm No. 1's circulation, Bach Long Vi special zone has had strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 9; Co To has strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8, waves 2.25m high.
Typhoon No. 1 approaches land in Quang Ninh - Hai Phong
According to Mr. Hoang Phuc Lam - Deputy Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7 am this morning (July 4), storm No. 1 was about 170km south-southeast of Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), 70km east of Bach Long Vi.
It is forecasted that in about 4-5 hours, the storm's circulation will approach the mainland in the Quang Ninh-Hai Phong area. From about noon today onwards, the coastal areas of Quang Ninh-Hai Phong provinces will have strong winds of level 5, then increasing to level 6, the area near the storm center level 7-8, gusts of level 9-10. From this morning, the Quang Ninh-Hai Phong area will have rain, from afternoon and tonight there will be heavy to very heavy rain" - Mr. Lam assessed.
Forecast for the next 12 hours, the storm will move in a North-Northwest direction at a speed of about 15 km/h. By 7:00 PM on July 4th, the storm's center will be located at about 21.6 degrees North latitude - 107.9 degrees East longitude; over the Vietnam - China border area. Intensity level 8-9, gusts level 11.
Forecast for the next 24 hours, the storm will move northward at a speed of about 10-15 km/h, gradually weakening into a tropical depression. By 7:00 AM on July 5th, the center of the tropical depression will be located at about 22.9 degrees North latitude - 108.0 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). Intensity level 6, gusts level 8.
Three impacts to pay special attention to from storm No. 1
Mr. Hoang Phuc Lam especially warned that this storm has three main impacts to note.
The Northeast and Thanh Hoa need to be wary of heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods and landslides.
From the morning of July 4 to the end of July 5, there will be heavy to very heavy rain, common rainfall of 100-200mm; especially Northeast of the North 200-300mm, locally over 500mm. Rain concentrated in Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Bac Ninh.
Prolonged heavy rain combined with strong thunderstorms increases the risk of flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas; floods on small rivers and streams; flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, affecting traffic, production and people's lives.
Very rough seas, high risk for ships and boats. The affected area is the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bach Long Vi special zone, Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai and Hon Dau island).
Risk of strong winds at level 6-7, near the storm center level 8-9, gusts at level 11; sea waves 2-4.5m high; very rough seas.
Coastal areas of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong - Hung Yen are affected by strong winds.
Risk, from noon to afternoon July 4, strong wind level 6, near the storm center level 7-8, gusts level 9-10; sea waves 2-3.5m high; storm surge of about 0.2-0.4m.
Although the current forecast shows a high possibility that the storm will not go deep into our country's mainland, the storm's circulation can still cause significant impacts on the sea, coastal areas and the Northeast region. In particular, thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind may occur before, during and after the storm's center passes, causing damage to houses, green trees, electrical systems, infrastructure and affecting outdoor activities" - Mr. Lam advised people.
