Storm No. 12 approaches the Central Coast, strong winds level 10, gusts level 12

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that on the morning of October 22, storm No. 12 was active in the sea northwest of Hoang Sa archipelago, about 280km east-northeast of Da Nang.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 7:00 a.m. on October 22, the center of the storm was located at about 17.1 degrees North latitude; 110.7 degrees East longitude, in the sea northwest of Hoang Sa special zone, about 280km East Northeast of Da Nang City . The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 10 (89 - 102km/h), gusting to level 12. Moving in the West Southwest direction, speed about 10km/h.

Storm forecast (in the next 24 to 48 hours)

At 7:00 a.m. on October 23, the center of the storm was at about 15.9 degrees North latitude; 108.4 degrees East longitude, in the coastal waters from Thua Thien - Hue to Quang Ngai . Moving direction: West Southwest, speed 10 - 15 km/hour. Intensity: Gradually weakening into a tropical depression. Strong winds level 7, gusts level 9.

At 7:00 p.m. on October 23, the center of the low pressure area: At about 15.2 degrees North latitude; 107.0 degrees East longitude, in the Southern Laos area. Moving direction: West Southwest, speed 10 - 15 km/hour. Intensity: Gradually weakening into a low pressure area, strong winds below level 6.

Impact of storms on sea and land

Forecast of the impact of storm No. 12, at sea there will be strong winds, big waves. Specifically, the sea area west of the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone) will have strong winds of level 7 - 8; the area near the storm's eye will have strong winds of level 9 - 10, gusting to level 12; waves 3.0 - 5.0m high, the area near the storm's eye will have waves of 5.0 - 7.0m high, very rough seas.

Direction of storm number 12

The sea area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (including Con Co special zone, Cu Lao Cham island and Ly Son special zone) has strong winds of level 6-7, the area near the storm's eye has winds of level 8, gusts of level 10, waves 3.0 - 5.0m high, rough seas.

Storm surge in coastal areas: Coastal areas from Quang Tri to Da Nang city have storm surges from 0.4 - 0.8m high.

Coastal and river mouth warnings from Quang Tri to Da Nang City require precautions against large waves combined with high tides and storm surges that can cause flooding in low-lying areas, waves overflowing coastal roads and riverbanks, and coastal erosion. All ships, boats, and aquaculture areas in the above-mentioned dangerous areas are at risk of being affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds, large waves, and high tides.

On land, due to the influence of storm circulation No. 12 combined with strong cold air, from the afternoon of October 22, on the mainland coastal provinces from Quang Tri to Da Nang City, the wind gradually increased to level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8-9.

In addition, due to the influence of storm circulation and cold air combined with East wind disturbances and topographic effects, from noon on October 22 to October 27, the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai will have widespread heavy rain (heavy rain concentrated from the afternoon of October 22 to the end of October 23).

Total rainfall in general: Ha Tinh to Northern Quang Tri and Quang Ngai is about 200-400mm, locally over 500mm; in the area of ​​Southern Quang Tri to Da Nang City, it is generally 500-700mm, locally over 900mm. Warning of heavy rain (>200mm/3 hours).

Heavy rains in the Central region are likely to last until the end of October 2025. There is a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas. Localities need to pay attention to the safe operation of hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs before, during and after the storm, and prepare response plans for flood scenarios on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai that may reach and exceed alert level 3. Forecast level of natural disaster risk due to floods and inundation: level 3.

Beware of the risk of thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong gusts of wind in the storm's circulation area, both before and during the storm's landfall.

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