Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on September 16, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 17.1 degrees north latitude; 123.9 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines).
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 6 - 7 (39 - 61 km/h), gusting to level 9; moving mainly west at about 15 km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will move westward at a speed of 15 - 20 km/h, moving into the East Sea. At 13:00 on September 17, the center of the tropical depression will be at about 16.7 degrees north latitude - 119.5 degrees east longitude; in the eastern sea of the North East Sea area.
The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is level 7, gusting to level 9.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the tropical depression will move west-southwest at a speed of about 20km/h, strengthening into a storm. At 1pm on September 18, the center of the storm will be at about 15.7 degrees north latitude - 115.7 degrees east longitude; about 350km east-southeast of the Hoang Sa archipelago.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8, gusting to level 10.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will likely change direction, moving west-northwest at 10-15km per hour.
Regarding the impact of the tropical depression, from the morning of September 17, the eastern sea area of the North East Sea will have showers and thunderstorms, strong winds of level 7 (50 - 61 km/h), gusts of level 9 (75 - 88 km/h), and rough seas.
The eastern sea area of the North East Sea has waves 2 - 4m high. Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by strong winds and large waves.
