According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, currently (September 5), a low pressure area is operating in the sea east of the northern East Sea. At 1:00 p.m. on September 5, the center of the low pressure area was at about 16 - 17 degrees north latitude; 117.8 - 118.8 degrees east longitude.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the low pressure area will move west-northwest, traveling about 10 km per hour and is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression.
Due to the influence of the low pressure area circulation, which is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression, from September 6, the sea area east of the northern East Sea will have showers and thunderstorms, the wind will gradually increase to level 6, gusting to level 8, waves 2 - 4m high, rough seas. Vessels operating in the above sea areas need to proactively prevent and ensure safety.
The meteorological agency noted that forecast information on the development of the low pressure area, which is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression, will be updated regularly.
Regarding the trend of marine weather in September, storms, tropical depressions and southwest monsoons can cause strong winds, large waves at sea and affect the activities of ships.
Previously, in August 2025, there were 2 storms and 2 tropical depressions in the East Sea, of which 2 storms and 1 tropical depression in mid-August directly affected our mainland.
