This afternoon, July 4, Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, provided the latest forecasts about storm No. 1.
Sir, what is the current intensity and development of storm No. 1 forecast?
- Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 2 pm today (July 4) storm No. 1 is about 90km south-southeast of Mong Cai (Quang Ninh). The strongest wind near the storm center is level 9, gusting to level 11. The storm moves at a speed of 15km/h in the West-Northwest direction, towards the North of Quang Ninh province.
The storm caused strong winds of level 9, gusts of level 10 in Bach Long Vi, Co To strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 9, waves 2.25m high; Cua Ong has strong winds of level 8, gusts of level 9.
Which areas will be directly affected by the circulation of storm No. 1, sir?
- It is forecast that from this time until about 11 pm on July 4, the coastal areas of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Hung Yen and the Gulf of Tonkin will be directly affected by the storm's circulation.
The strongest wind time is likely to last long, from about 3 pm to 9 pm, when the storm's eye enters the mainland area of Quang Ninh. Coastal winds are strong at level 6 - 7, near the storm's eye at level 8, gusts at level 9 - 10; sea waves are 2 - 3.5m high, storm surge is about 0.2 - 0.4m" - Mr. Khiem said.
Strong winds can blow off roofs, damage temporary structures, break down green trees, billboards; affect electrical systems, communication and traffic. Large waves combined with rising water can cause localized flooding in river mouths, tidal flats and low-lying areas; affect dykes, seawalls and coastal works.
What is the forecast for heavy rain, sir, and what is the time to concentrate heavy rain?
- From this time, rain in the Northeast provinces has begun to gradually increase. Heavy rain is concentrated in the evening, tonight to tomorrow morning, July 5th. Forecast from the afternoon, tonight to the end of July 5th, the Northeast region will have heavy to very heavy rain, common rainfall of 150 - 250mm, locally over 450mm.
Mountainous and midland areas need to be especially vigilant against flash floods, landslides and flooding, because this may be the type of natural disaster that causes the greatest risk in the next 1-2 days. It is requested that localities and people not be subjective, continue to closely monitor the developments of the storm; absolutely comply with the evacuation and shelter instructions of local authorities.
The meteorological agency also warned that due to the impact of the storm's circulation, it is necessary to prevent the risk of thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong gusts of wind both before and during the storm makes landfall.
Thank you very much, sir!
Forecast for the next 12 hours, the storm will move northward at a speed of about 10-15 km/h. By 1:00 AM on July 5th, the storm's center will be located at about 22 degrees North latitude - 107.9 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). Intensity level 8, gusts level 10.
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, then a low pressure area. By 13:00 on July 5, the center of the low pressure area will be located at about 23.4 degrees North latitude - 108.1 degrees East longitude; over the southern area of Guangxi province (China). Intensity below level 6.
At sea, 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.
