Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 5:00 p.m., the center of storm Usagi was at about 18.3 degrees north latitude; 121.9 degrees east longitude, on the northern coastal area of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the storm is level 13 (134 - 149 km/h), gusting to level 16. The storm is moving northwest at a speed of about 15 km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, storm Usagi will move northwest at a speed of about 15km/h, entering the northeastern part of the East Sea. At 4:00 p.m. on November 15, the center of the storm will be at about 20.9 degrees north latitude - 119.7 degrees east longitude; in the northeastern part of the East Sea.
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 13, gusting to level 16.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, storm Usagi will move north-northeast at a speed of about 10 - 15 km/h. At 4:00 p.m. on November 16, the center of the storm will be at about 22.3 degrees north latitude - 120.1 degrees east longitude; in the sea southwest of Taiwan (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 11, gusting to level 14.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, storm Usagi will move northeast at a speed of about 10 km/h. At 4:00 p.m. on November 17, the center of the storm will be at about 23.5 degrees north latitude - 121.9 degrees east longitude; in the sea east of Taiwan (China).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 7, gusting to level 9.
Regarding the impact of storm Usagi at sea, the sea area east of the North East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to 8-10, near the storm's eye level 11-13, gusting to level 16, waves 3-5m high, near the eye 5-7m; the sea will be very rough.
Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
