Typhoon Saudel forms over East Sea, unlikely to hit Vietnam
VOV.VN - A tropical depression over the western part of the northern East Sea has strengthened into Typhoon Saudel, which is likely to move away from Vietnam and weaken after approaching China’s coast.
At 4 a.m. on September 1, the storm’s centre was around 240km north of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, with maximum sustained winds of 62-74 km/h and gusts up to 102 km/h.
The storm was moving northeast at 15-20 km/h, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Over the next two days, Saudel is forecast to continue moving rapidly northeast while maintaining winds of around 62-74 km/h, gradually moving toward the northeastern part of the northern part of the East Sea.
By September 4, the storm is forecast to slow and turn north-northwest toward waters south of Fujian, China, before weakening into a tropical depression.
Typhoon Saudel unlikely to make landfall in Vietnam
Based on the current forecast track, Saudel is not heading toward Vietnam’s mainland. The storm’s main impacts are expected over the northern part of the East Sea before it moves farther northeast and gradually weakens.
The Hong Kong Observatory’s latest forecast also shows the system moving eastward across the northern part of the East Sea before weakening over the following days.
For Vietnam, the most notable effects at this stage are expected to remain offshore, particularly in areas near the storm’s path.
The main immediate concern is strong winds and high waves in the affected waters.
In the northern part of the East Sea, winds are expected to reach 39-61 km/h, with gusts of 62-88 km/h and waves of 2-4 meters. Near the storm’s centre, winds could reach 62-74 km/h, with gusts of 89-102 km/h and waves of 3-5 meters.
Fishing and other vessels operating in the affected waters face risks from thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds and high waves and are advised to closely monitor the storm and avoid dangerous areas.
Vietnam’s mainland sees mixed National Day weather
Meanwhile, weather on the mainland is showing different patterns during the National Day holiday.
On September 1, showers and thunderstorms are expected from Quang Tri to Da Nang, with locally heavy rain possible. Parts of the Central Highlands and the southeastern region may also see thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain.
Northern Vietnam, meanwhile, is hot, with temperatures in Hanoi reaching 35-37°C in some areas.
Saudel is currently forecast to stay offshore and move away from Vietnam, but dangerous marine conditions are expected in the northern part of the East Sea.
Vessels operating in the affected waters should continue to follow official forecasts as the storm’s track and intensity may change.
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