Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 AM on July 3rd, the center of storm No. 1 was located at about 17.4 degrees North latitude - 110.1 degrees East longitude, in the sea area northwest of the Hoang Sa special zone, about 110km south of Hainan Island (China). The strongest wind near the center of the storm is strong at level 8 (62-74 km/h), gusting at level 10.
Storm No. 1 heading into 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 7:00 AM on July 4, the storm center will be located at about 19.8 degrees North latitude - 108.8 degrees East longitude, over the sea area east of the Northern Gulf area; about 220km east-southeast of Quang Ninh. The strongest wind near the storm center is strong at level 8, gusting at level 10.
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 7:00 AM on July 5, the storm center will be located at about 21.6 degrees North latitude - 107.9 degrees East longitude, on land in the coastal area of Quang Ninh province. The strongest wind near the storm 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 7:00 AM on July 6, the storm's center will be located at about 24.2 degrees North latitude - 107.7 degrees East longitude, over the southern area of Guangxi province (China).
Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen affected
At sea, the affected area is the sea area west of the Northern East Sea area (including the Hoang Sa special zone); from the night of July 3 expanding to the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bach Long Vi, 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, gusts at level 10; 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 winds of level 6, near the storm center level 7-8, gusts of level 9-10; sea waves 2-3m high; storm surge of about 0.3-0.5m.
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.
Regarding 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, there will be 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.
Affected subjects and response recommendations
Subjects at high risk of impact include:
Ships, fishermen, seafood exploitation and aquaculture activities at sea;
People living in coastal areas, river mouths and unstable houses;
Low-lying urban areas, industrial parks, agricultural production areas;
Mountainous areas at risk of flash floods and landslides;
Dyke system, transportation, electricity, communication and key infrastructure projects.
The meteorological agency recommends that localities and people in the affected area closely monitor the storm's developments, regularly update forecast and warning bulletins; proactively implement disaster prevention and control measures according to the guidance of functional agencies.
