Tropical depression is strengthening, East Sea may welcome storm No. 11

Map of forecast trajectory and intensity of tropical depression issued at 2:00 p.m. October 1, 2025. (Photo: National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)

At 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, the center of the tropical depression was at about 14.5 degrees North latitude; 130.9 degrees East longitude, in the sea east of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 9. Moving west at a speed of about 15 km/h.

It is forecasted that by 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, October 2, the tropical depression will move in a West-Northwest direction at a speed of 15-20 km/h and is likely to strengthen into a storm with a level 8 intensity, gusting to level 10 in the sea area east of Luzon Island (Philippines).

At 1 p.m. on October 3, the storm continued to move in a West-Northwest direction, at a speed of about 20-25 km/h, with the possibility of strengthening in the area east of Luzon Island (Philippines) with a level 9 intensity, gusting to level 11.

From the next 48 to 72 hours, the storm will move mainly in the West-Northwest direction, traveling 25-30 km per hour, entering the East Sea and continuing to strengthen.

Forecast of storm impact from October 3, the eastern sea area of the North East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7; near the storm center will have strong winds of level 8, gusting to level 10; waves 2.5-4.5 m high, rough seas.

Warning: During October 4-6, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) may be affected by strong winds of level 10-11, gusting to level 14. Ships operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas may be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.

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