Updated from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 4:00 a.m. on September 7, the center of storm No. 7 Tapah was at about 18.9 degrees north latitude - 114.8 degrees east longitude, in the northern sea area of the northern East Sea.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9 (62-88km/h), gusting to level 11. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 10km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move northwest at a speed of 10-15km/h, continuing to strengthen.
At 4:00 a.m. on September 8, the center of the storm is forecast to be at about 21.2 degrees north latitude - 112.7 degrees east longitude, in the sea south of Guangdong province (China). Strong wind level 10, gust level 13.
The danger zone is located north of latitude 17.5 degrees north latitude and within longitude 111.5-117.0 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level is level 3; the affected area is the northern sea area of the northern East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move northwest at a speed of about 15km/h and gradually weaken.
At 4:00 a.m. on September 9, the center of the storm was at about 22.8 degrees north latitude - 109.8 degrees east longitude, in the mainland of Guangdong province (China). Strong wind level 6-7, gust level 9.
The danger zone is located north of latitude 18.0 degrees north latitude and within longitude 110 - 115 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level is level 3; the affected area is the northwest sea area of the northern East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 60 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 15km/h, weakening into a low pressure area.
At 4:00 p.m. on September 9, the center of the low pressure area was at about 23.0 degrees north latitude - 107.3 degrees east longitude, in the mainland area of Guangxi province (China). Wind power below level 6.
Regarding the impact of the storm at sea, the sea area north of the northern East Sea will have strong winds of level 7-8, near the center of the storm will have strong winds of level 9-10, gusts of level2; waves 3-5m high, very rough seas. Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
