According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on November 4, the center of storm Kalmaegi was at about 10.7 degrees north latitude; 123.5 degrees east longitude, in the central Philippines. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 13 (134-149km/h), gusting to level 16. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 20km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of 20-25km/h.
According to Mr. Mai Van Khiem - Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, around the morning of November 5, storm Kalmaegi will enter the East Sea and become the 13th storm in 2025. The latest forecast results show that the storm is moving quickly and at very high intensity.
At 7:00 a.m. on November 5, the center of the storm was at about 11.5 degrees north latitude; 118.7 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of the central East Sea. Strong wind level 13, gust level 16.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 25km/h, likely to strengthen.
At 7:00 a.m. on November 6, the center of the storm was at about 12.8 degrees north latitude; 113.4 degrees east longitude, in the central East Sea, about 500km east-southeast of the Gia Lai province coast. Strong wind level 14, gust level 17.
According to Mr. Khiem, from around the night of November 6, the storm is likely to directly affect the area from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa. The strongest wind in coastal waters (including Ly Son Special Zone) is likely to reach level 12 - 13, gusting above level 15. The coastal mainland is likely to reach level 10 - 12, gusting to level 14 - 15.
"This is a strong storm, there may be thunderstorms and tornadoes before the storm makes landfall. Heavy rain will be widespread from the night of November 6 to November 9 in the area from Quang Tri to Dak Lak. There is a risk of a new flood on rivers from Quang Tri province to Khanh Hoa province" - Mr. Khiem said.
The representative of the meteorological agency emphasized that up to now, the monitoring and forecast data still have certain uncertainties about the trajectory, intensity, direction of movement, rain center and rainfall that may fluctuate in the coming days, it is necessary to continue to closely monitor forecasts and warnings.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 25km/h, making landfall and gradually weakening. At 7:00 a.m. on November 7, the center of the storm was at about 14.4 degrees north latitude; 108 degrees east longitude; on the mainland of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak. Strong wind level 10-11, gust level 13.
In the last days of October 2025 and early November 2025, the Central region experienced very heavy rain and floods, the land was saturated.
"Combined with the heavy rain forecast in the coming days, it will increase the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas from Ha Tinh to Gia Lai, focusing on the provinces/cities of Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai and Gia Lai" - Mr. Khiem warned.
From the next 72 to 96 hours, the storm will move mainly in the west-northwest direction, traveling 20-25km per hour, and its intensity will continue to weaken.
A representative of the meteorological agency said about the impact of the storm at sea, from around the afternoon of November 4, the sea area east of the central East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, then increasing to level 82; the area near the storm center will be strong at level 11-13, gusting to level 15-16, waves 5-7m high, the sea will be very rough.
From November 5-6, the area between the East Sea (including the sea area north of the Truong Sa special zone) and the sea area off the coast of Da Nang - Khanh Hoa is likely to be affected by strong winds of level 12-14, gusts above level 17, waves 8-10m high, and rough seas. All ships and works operating in the above dangerous area are affected by very strong thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
