Tropical depressions are likely to become strong storms towards the North

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that in the next hours, tropical depressions in the East Sea are likely to become strong storms and move to Quang Ninh - Nam Dinh area.

Specifically, at 1h on July 2 , the position of the tropical depression center is about 18.2 degrees Vi Bac; 113.0 degrees east longitude, about 190km from Hoang Sa archipelago to the north-east northeast. The strongest wind in the area near the center of strong tropical depression at level 6-7 (40-60 km / hour), level 9 shock. Strong wind level 6, level 8 or higher, about 80km from the center of low pressure area zone.

Location and direction of tropical depression.(Photo: NCHMF).

It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, tropical depressions will move in the west-northwest direction, about 10km per hour and possibly increase into storms.

At 1h on July 3, the location of the center of the storm is about 19.5 degrees Vi Bac; 110.8 degrees Kinh Dong, right on the east coast of Hainan Island (China). The strongest wind in the area near the center of strong storm level 8 (60-75 km / hour), shock level 11.

Dangerous area in the South China Sea in the next 24 hours (strong winds of level 6, shock level 8 or higher): north of latitude 17.0 degrees North latitude; east of the 109.0 degrees Kinh Dong meridian. Disaster risk level: level 3.

In the next 24 to 48 hours , the storm moved west-northwest, about 15km per hour and continued to have strong capabilities.

At 1h on 4/7 , the location of the center of the storm is about 20.9 degrees North latitude; 107.8 Kinh Dong, on the waters of the provinces from Quang Ninh to Nam Dinh. The strongest wind in the area near the center of strong storm level 8 (60-75km / hour), level 11 shock. Disaster risk level: level 3.

Warning: With the formation and development in the South China Sea in a short time and combining factors such as high sea surface temperature, interaction with continental weather systems, the development of low pressure tropical / storm will be very complex, capable of moving toward the mainland of our country, direct impact causing strong winds in coastal areas, very heavy rain, flash floods, landslides in the Northern region, North Central in about 3-4 July.

In addition, due to the influence of the southwest monsoon, the intensity is moderate to strong, so during the day and tonight (July 2) in the waters from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau and the Middle and South Sea area (including the region Truong Sa archipelago sea with thunderstorms, strong Southwest wind level 6, shock level 8. Sea waves 2.0-3.5m high. The sea is rough. Disaster risk level: level 1.