According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. on February 12, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 12.3 degrees north latitude; 112.0 degrees east longitude, in the area northwest of Truong Sa archipelago. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 6 (39 - 49 km/h), gusting to level 8.
In the next 24 hours, the tropical depression is forecast to move northwest at a speed of about 5 km/h. At 1:00 p.m. on February 13, the center of the tropical depression will be at about 13 degrees north latitude - 111.3 degrees east longitude; in the sea west of the central East Sea. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is at level 6, gusting to level 8.
The dangerous area due to tropical depression is around 11 - 14.5 degrees north latitude; 110 - 113.5 degrees east longitude.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the tropical depression will move northwest at a speed of about 5 km/h. At 1:00 p.m. on February 14, the center of the tropical depression will be at about 14 degrees north latitude - 110.5 degrees east longitude; in the offshore waters from Quang Ngai to Phu Yen. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression will be at level 6, gusting to level 8.
The dangerous area due to tropical depression is at about 11.5 - 15.5 degrees north latitude; west of longitude 112.5 degrees east.
Over the next 48 to 72 hours, the tropical depression will move slowly northwestward and gradually weaken.
Regarding the impact of the tropical depression, the western sea area of the area between the East Sea and the southwestern sea area of the North East Sea; the offshore sea area from Binh Dinh to Khanh Hoa has showers and heavy thunderstorms, strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8, rough seas.
The western sea area between the East Sea and the southwestern sea area of the North East Sea (including the Hoang Sa archipelago) has waves 2 - 3.5m high. From February 14, the offshore sea area from Thua Thien Hue to Binh Dinh has waves 2 - 3m high.
Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.
