Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the influence of the circulation of the tropical depression, in Con Co special zone (Quang Tri) there are strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8; the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang last night and early morning of September 13 had moderate to heavy rain.
Tropical depression approaches mainland
At 4:00 AM on September 13, the center of the tropical depression was located at about 17 degrees North latitude - 108.8 degrees East longitude, over the sea area of Quang Tri - Da Nang; about 120km north-northeast of Da Nang, about 140km east-northeast of Hue. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression is strong at level 6 (39-49 km/h), gusting at level 8.
Forecast for the next 24 hours, the tropical depression will move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 10 km/h. From the evening to the night of September 13th, the tropical depression is likely to enter the mainland from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri.
By 4:00 AM on September 14th, the center of the tropical depression will be located at about 17.8 degrees North latitude - 106.5 degrees East longitude; over the coastal mainland area of Ha Tinh and the north of Quang Tri province. Wind intensity is strong at level 6, gusting at level 8.
Forecast for the next 36 hours, the tropical depression will move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of about 10 km/h and gradually weaken into a low pressure area.
By 4:00 PM on September 14th, the center of the low pressure area will be located at approximately 18.1 degrees North latitude - 105.1 degrees East longitude; over the Central Laos region. Wind intensity will decrease to below level 6.
Heavy rain area is about to expand
Inland coastal areas, coastal areas from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri from the evening of September 13th, winds will gradually strengthen to level 6, gusting to level 8. Strong winds can blow off roofs, damage temporary structures, break down green trees, billboards; affecting electricity, communication and transportation systems.
Heavy rain occurred in the midland and delta areas of the Northern region, the south of Son La, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai provinces; the area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang.
From morning to night on September 13, the area from Ha Tinh to Hue will have heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 100-200mm, locally over 350mm.
Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Da Nang areas have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 40-70mm, locally very heavy rain over 150mm.
On the night of September 13th, the midland and delta areas of the Northern region, the south of Son La and Phu Tho provinces will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 30-60mm, locally over 100mm.
On the day and night of September 14, the area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri will have heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 100-200mm, locally over 350mm.
The midland and delta areas of the Northern region, the south of Son La, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai provinces will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 40-70mm, locally over 150mm.
On September 15th day and night, the midland and delta areas of the Northern region, the south of Son La, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai provinces, and the area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri will have moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 30-60mm, locally very heavy rain over 100mm. The heavy rain in these areas is likely to last until the morning of September 16th.
At sea, the sea area from southern Nghe An to Da Nang (including Con Co special zone) has strong winds of level 6, gusts of level 8, waves 2-4m high; rough seas. Dangerous weather conditions can cause capsizing, sinking or damage to fishing boats, transport ships, tourist boats and vehicles operating at sea; aquaculture cages, boat anchorage areas and coastal works are at risk of being damaged. Seafood exploitation, transportation and tourism activities at sea are likely to be interrupted.
