Low pressure in the East Sea intensifies, sea waves up to 5m high

On the morning of September 18, the tropical depression in the northeastern part of the East Sea maintained its strong intensity, moving rapidly in a northwest direction. The meteorological agency warned that this system is likely to strengthen into a storm, causing strong winds, large waves and rough seas in the coming days.

On the morning of September 18, the tropical depression in the northeastern part of the East Sea maintained its strong intensity, moving rapidly in a northwest direction. The meteorological agency warned that this system is likely to strengthen into a storm, causing strong winds, large waves and rough seas in the coming days.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. this morning (September 18), the center of the tropical depression was at about 19.8 degrees North latitude; 119.0 degrees East longitude, the strongest wind near the center reached 50-61 km/h, gusting to level 9. Moving northwest at a speed of about 20 km/h. In the next 2-3 days, the storm will mainly move west at a speed of about 10 km/h and gradually weaken.

Forecast of tropical depression/storm development (in the next 24-48 hours):

At sea, the northeastern part of the North East Sea will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, gusting to level 9; near the storm center, winds will be level 8-9, gusting to level 11. Waves will be 3-5 m high, with very rough seas. Vessels operating in the dangerous area are warned to face a high risk of storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

According to PV/vov.vn

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