Storm Krathon enters the East Sea as storm number 5, gusting over level 17

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 4:00 a.m. this morning (October 1), the center of storm Krathon (storm No. 5) was located in the northeastern sea of ​​the North East Sea. The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 16 (184-201 km/h), gusting to level 17. Moving in the West Northwest direction, at a speed of about 5 km/h.

Direction of movement of storm No. 5. Source: NCHMF

According to current forecasts, the storm is unlikely to affect coastal and inland areas of our country.

Storm forecast (next 24 to 72 hours) :

From the next 72-120 hours, the storm will move mainly in the North Northeast direction, about 10km per hour, and its intensity will continue to weaken.

Due to the influence of storm No. 5, in the northeastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea (north of latitude 18.0N; east of longitude 116.5E), strong winds level 10-13, near the storm center level 14-16, gusts above level 17, waves 7-9m high; rough seas.

Ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are susceptible to the effects of storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

Will Typhoon Krathon with a level 17 gust near the East Sea affect Vietnam?

Typhoon Krathon, with a strength of level 15 and gusts of over level 17, is active near the East Sea. The storm is likely to enter the northeastern waters of the North East Sea, combined with a low pressure trough causing thunderstorms and high waves in the North East Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin.

Two storms in half a month cause heavy destruction, natural disasters still have many 'abnormalities'

The two recent storms caused great damage to people and property, especially storm number 3 Yagi. It is forecasted that in the next month, there will be 1-2 storms and more rain; at the same time, cold air will begin to affect our country.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bao-krathon-vao-bien-dong-thanh-bao-so-5-giat-tren-cap-17-2327571.html