Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 p.m. on July 23, the center of the storm was at about 17.7 degrees north latitude; 118.9 degrees east longitude, in the eastern sea of the northern East Sea. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8 (62-74km/h), gusting to level 10. The storm is moving west-southwest at a speed of about 15km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, the storm will continue to move south-southwest at a speed of 10-15km/h and is likely to strengthen.
At 7:00 a.m. on July 24, the center of the storm was at about 16.6 degrees north latitude; 118.5 degrees east longitude, in the eastern sea of the northern East Sea. Strong wind level 8-9, gust level 11.
The danger zone is determined from 16 degrees north latitude to 19.5 degrees north latitude, east of 116.5 degrees east longitude. The disaster risk level is level 3 for the affected area, the eastern sea of the northern East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will change direction to the south southeast at a speed of 5-10km/h.
At 7:00 p.m. on July 24, the center of the storm was at about 16.3 degrees north latitude; 119.2 degrees east longitude, continuing in the eastern sea of the northern East Sea. Strong wind level 9, gust level 11.
The danger zone is expanding from 15 degrees north latitude to 19.5 degrees north latitude, east of 116.5 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level remains at level 3. The affected area remained unchanged.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will change direction to the northeast, move rapidly at a speed of 20-25km/h and gradually weaken into a tropical depression.
At 7:00 p.m. on July 25, the center of the tropical depression was at about 19.8 degrees north latitude; 122.8 degrees east longitude, in the sea north of Luzon Island (Philippines). Strong wind level 7, gust level 9.
The danger zone is now between 14.5 degrees north latitude and 19.5 degrees north latitude, east of 117 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level remains at level 3, the affected area is the eastern sea of the northern East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, the tropical depression will continue to move northeast at a speed of 15-20km/h and gradually weaken into a low pressure area.
At 7:00 p.m. on July 26, the low pressure area was at about 22.6 degrees north latitude; 125.4 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of Taiwan (China). The wind speed drops below level 6.
Regarding the impact of the storm at sea, the eastern sea area of the northern East Sea will have strong winds of level 6-7, near the storm's eye will have strong winds of level 8-9, gusting to level 11. Waves are 3 to 5 meters high. The sea is very rough. Ship operating in dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
