Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 10:00 AM on July 3rd, the center of storm No. 1 was located at about 17.5 degrees North latitude - 110.0 degrees East longitude, about 90km south of Hainan Island (China). The strongest wind near the center of the storm is strong at level 8-9 (62-88 km/h), gusting at level 11, moving slowly in the West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 5km/h.
Storm No. 1 enters the Gulf of Tonkin in the next 24 hours
Forecast for the next 24 hours, the storm will move in a North-Northwest direction at a speed of about 10-15 km/h. By 10:00 AM on July 4, the storm center will be located at about 20.2 degrees North latitude - 108.5 degrees East longitude; over the Northern Gulf area; about 170km south-southeast of Mong Cai (Quang Ninh). The strongest wind near the storm center is strong at level 8-9, gusting at level 11.
Forecast for the next 48 hours, the storm will move in a North-Northwest direction at a speed of about 10-15 km/h. By 10:00 AM on July 5th, the storm's center will be located at about 22.7 degrees North latitude - 107.8 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). The strongest wind near the storm's center is strong at level 8, gusting at level 10.
Forecast for the next 72 hours, the storm will move in the North direction at a speed of about 10-15 km/h, weakening into a tropical depression, then weakening into a low pressure area. By 10:00 AM on July 6, the storm's center will be located at about 25.2 degrees North latitude - 107.7 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China).
Storm No. 1 begins to impact the North from tonight
At sea, affected areas: Sea area west of the Northern East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) and sea area northeast of the area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai; from the night of July 3 expanding to the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bach Long Vy, Van Don, Co To, Cat Hai special zones and Hon Dau island).
Risk, strong winds at level 6-7, near the storm center level 8-9, gusts at level 11; sea waves 2-4m high; very rough seas.
The main impact is that dangerous weather conditions can cause capsizing, sinking or damage to fishing boats, transport boats, tourist boats and vehicles operating at sea; aquaculture cages, boat anchorage areas and coastal works are at risk of being damaged. Seafood exploitation, transportation and tourism activities at sea are likely to be interrupted.
For the coastal mainland area, the affected area is the coast of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hung Yen provinces.
Risk from the afternoon of July 4, strong wind level 6, near the storm center level 7-8, gusts level 9-10; sea waves 2-3m high; storm surge of about 0.2-0.4m.
The main impact is that strong winds can blow off roofs, damage temporary structures, break down green trees and billboards; affecting electricity, communication and traffic systems. Large waves combined with rising water can cause localized flooding in river mouths, tidal flats and low-lying areas; affecting dikes, seawalls and coastal structures.
Heavy rain on land, the affected areas are Northeast and Thanh Hoa.
Risk from the night of July 3rd to the end of July 5th with heavy to very heavy rain, common rainfall of 100-200mm; especially Northeast of the North 150-250mm, locally over 350mm.
The main impact, prolonged heavy rain may cause flooding in urban areas, industrial parks and low-lying areas; increase the risk of floods on small rivers and streams, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas; affect traffic, agricultural production and people's lives.
