Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on September 6, the center of the tropical depression was at about 18.1 degrees north latitude - 116.7 degrees east longitude, in the eastern sea of the northern East Sea. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 7 (50-61km/h), gusting to level 9. The tropical depression is moving northwest at a speed of 15km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, the tropical depression will move northwest at a speed of 10-15km/h and is likely to strengthen into a storm.
At 1:00 a.m. on September 7, the center of the storm was at about 18.9 degrees north latitude - 115.5 degrees east longitude, about 430km northeast of the Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind is level 8, gusting to level 10.
The area of danger of strong winds of level 6 or higher, gusting from level 8 or higher is located within the latitude of 16.5-21.5 degrees north latitude, longitude of 113.5-118.5 degrees east longitude. Level 3 natural disaster risk, the affected area is the northeastern sea of the East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will continue to move northwest, at a speed of 10-15km/h and will strengthen.
At 1:00 p.m. on September 7, the center of the storm was at about 20 degrees north latitude - 114.3 degrees east longitude, about 420km northeast of the Hoang Sa archipelago. The strongest wind is level 9, gusting to level 12.
The area of danger of strong winds of level 6 or higher, gusting from level 8 or higher is located in the latitude of 17 - 22 degrees north latitude, longitude of 112.5 - 118 degrees east longitude. The disaster risk level is level 3 for the affected area, the northern sea area of the East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will continue to move northwest at a speed of about 15km/h and will strengthen.
At 1:00 p.m. on September 8, the center of the storm was at about 22.0 degrees north latitude - 111.5 degrees east longitude, in the mainland of Guangdong province (China). The strongest wind is level 10, gusting to level 13.
The danger zone is strong winds of level 6 or higher, gusting from level 8 or higher in the north of the latitude of 18 degrees north latitude, longitude 110-116.5 degrees east longitude. Level 3 natural disaster risk, the affected area is the northwest sea of the East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move west-northwest, traveling about 15km per hour and gradually weakening.
Regarding the impact of the tropical depression/storm, at sea, the sea area east of the northern East Sea will have strong winds of level 6, then increase to level 7, near the storm center will be strong at level 8-9, gusts of level 12, waves 3-5m high, very rough seas. Ship operating in the above dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
