Tropical depression causes strong winds in Khanh Hoa sea

According to the 4 p.m. bulletin of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, at 4 p.m. on August 18, the center of the tropical depression was about 50 km south of Bach Long Vi special zone. The strongest wind near the center of the tropical depression was level 6-7 (39-61 km/h), gusting to level 9; moving in a north-northwest direction at a speed of about 15 km/h.

Forecast until 4:00 a.m. on August 19, the low pressure area is located in the coastal area of Quang Ninh - Hai Phong , wind force level 6, gust level 8. Affected area: Bac Bo Gulf (including Bach Long Vi, Cat Hai, Co To and Van Don special zones). After that, the low pressure area gradually weakens. By 4:00 p.m. on August 19, the low pressure area is located in the Guangxi region (China).

Location and forecast direction of tropical depression.

Due to the influence of the tropical depression, the sea area east of the Southern Quang Tri area, the Gulf of Tonkin area (including Bach Long Vi and Co To special zones) will have thunderstorms and strong winds of level 6-7, gusts of level 9, waves 2-3.5m high, and rough seas. Ships operating in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, strong winds, and large waves.

Also according to the 4 p.m. bulletin on August 18 from the Khanh Hoa Province Hydrometeorological Station, in the past 24 hours, the sea area of Khanh Hoa Province and Truong Sa Special Economic Zone had southwest winds of level 4-5. It is forecasted that on the night of August 18 and August 19, this area will have strong winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7. Rough seas.

In addition, on the night of August 18 and August 19, the sea off the coast of Khanh Hoa province and Truong Sa special zone will have thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, beware of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind.

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Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202508/ap-thap-nhiet-doi-gay-gio-manh-tren-vung-bien-khanh-hoa-c034d3d/