Latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on July 5, the center of storm No. 2 was at about 20.3 degrees north latitude; 117.4 degrees east longitude. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 8-9 (62-88km/h), gusting to level 11; moving west-northwest at a speed of 5-10km/h.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, storm No. 2 will move north at a speed of 5-10km/h and is likely to strengthen. At 7:00 a.m. on July 6, the center was at about 21.8 degrees north latitude; 117.9 degrees east longitude, in the northeastern sea of the East Sea. Strong storm intensity level 10 - 11, gust level 13.
The storm danger zone in the next 24 hours is from 18.5 to 23.5 degrees north latitude; from 115.5 to 120.0 degrees east longitude. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 with the affected area being the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 48 hours, the storm will continue to move north-northeast at a speed of about 15km/h. At 7:00 a.m. on July 7, the center was at about 25.1 degrees north latitude; 119.5 degrees east longitude, in the waters of Fujian province (China). Strong storm intensity level 10, gust level 12.
The danger zone continues to be north of latitude 20 degrees north and east of longitude 115.5 degrees east. The natural disaster risk level is level 3 with the affected area being the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea.
It is forecasted that in the next 72 hours, the storm will move north-northeast at a speed of about 15km/h. At 7:00 a.m. on July 8, the center was at about 28.2 degrees north latitude; 121 degrees east longitude, in Zhejiang Province (China). Intensity level 8, gust level 12.
From the next 72 to 96 hours, the storm will move west-northwest at a speed of about 10km/h and gradually weaken into a low pressure area.
Regarding the impact of the storm, the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea will have storms and strong winds of level 7 - 8. The area near the storm's eye has strong winds of level 9 - 11, gusts of level 13, and rough seas. Waves are 4 - 6m high. Ship operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.
