Updated from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on July 20, the center of the storm was at about 21.9 degrees north latitude; 113.4 degrees east longitude, in the northern sea area of the North East Sea, about 630 km east of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 12 (118-133 km/h), gusting to level 15. The storm is moving westward at a speed of about 20-25 km/h.
Storm heading towards the coast of Quang Ninh - Thanh Hoa in the next 48 hours
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the storm will move west, then turn west-southwest at a speed of 20-25 km/h. At 1:00 p.m. on July 21, the center of the storm was at about 20.8 degrees north latitude; 108.9 degrees east longitude, in the sea east of the northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 11-12, gusting to level 15.
The danger zone is identified as the north of latitude 19 degrees north; from 107.5 degrees east longitude to 115.5 degrees east longitude. Natural disaster risk level 3: the northern sea area of the northern East Sea, the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will move west-southwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h. At 1:00 p.m. on July 22, the center of the storm was at about 20.2 degrees north latitude; 106.6 degrees east longitude, in the coastal area of Quang Ninh - Thanh Hoa. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10-11, gusting to level 14.
The danger zone is identified as 18 degrees north latitude north of the north; 110.5 degrees east longitude west of the east. Level 3 natural disaster risk for the northwestern sea area of the northern East Sea, the Gulf of Tonkin.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, the storm will continue to move west-southwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h and gradually weaken into a low pressure area. At 1:00 p.m. on July 23, the center of the low pressure area was at about 20 degrees north latitude; 104.1 degrees east longitude, on the mainland of upper Laos. Wind power below level 6.
The danger zone is north of 18 degrees north latitude; west of 108 degrees east longitude. Level 3 natural disaster risk for the Gulf of Tonkin, coastal waters and mainland provinces from Quang Ninh to Nghe An.
Severe rough seas, heavy rain in the North and North Central regions
Regarding the impact of the storm at sea, the sea area north of the northern East Sea will have strong winds of level 8-10, the area near the storm's eye will have winds of level 11-12, gusting to level 15. Waves are 5-7 m high, the sea is rough. From the night of July 20, the northern sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin (including the special areas of Bach Long Vi, Co To, Cat Hai, Hon Dau island) will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, then increasing to level 8-9, the area near the storm center will have level 10-11, gusting to level 14. Waves 2-4 m high, near the center of the storm 3-5 m, the sea is rough.
The southern sea area of the Gulf of Tonkin (including Hon Ngu island) will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, near the storm center level 8-9, gusting to level 11. Waves are 2-4 m high, the sea is very rough. Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
The coastal areas of Hai Phong - Quang Ninh have storm surge water from 0.5-1 m. The total water level is 4-5 m. There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas in coastal areas and river mouths at noon and the afternoon of July 22.
On land, from the evening and night of July 21, coastal areas from Quang Ninh to Nghe An will have winds gradually increasing to level 7 - 9, near the storm center level 10-11, gusting to level 14. The deep inland area has strong winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 8-9.
Regarding heavy rain, from July 21 to July 23, in the northeastern region, the northern plains of the Ministry, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, there will be heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 200-350 mm, locally over 600 mm. Other places in the northern region and Ha Tinh will have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 100-200 mm, locally over 300 mm. Warning of the risk of heavy rain over 150 mm in 3 hours.
