According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 7:00 a.m. this morning (November 15), the center of storm Usagi was located in the sea north of Luzon Island (Philippines). The strongest wind near the center of the storm was level 12 (117-133 km/h), gusting to level 15. Moving northwest at a speed of about 20 km/h.

In the next 24 hours, the storm will move northwest at a speed of 15-20km/h. At around 1am tomorrow morning (November 16), the center of storm Usagi will be in the northeastern part of the East Sea. The strongest wind near the storm center is level 10, gusting to level 12. This could be the ninth storm to enter the East Sea in 2024.

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Location of storm Usagi and storm Manyi on the morning of November 15. Source: VNDMS

However, according to forecast models from many international and domestic meteorological stations, storm No. 9 is likely to only "visit" the East Sea before changing direction to the Northeast, moving towards the waters of Taiwan, China.

Specifically, at 7am tomorrow morning, the eye of the storm will be on the mainland south of Taiwan (China). The strongest wind near the eye of the storm is level 10, gusting to level 12.

Over the next 24 hours, Typhoon Usagi continued to move northeast, slowing to 5-10km/h. At 7am on November 17, the storm's eye was in the sea east of Taiwan. Typhoon Usagi's wind speed was now at level 8, gusting to level 10, and continued to weaken.

Although only "visiting" the East Sea, storm Usagi also caused the eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea to have gradually stronger winds of level 8-9, near the storm's eye level 10-12, gusting to level 15, waves 3-5m high, near the eye 5-7m; the sea was very rough.

Warning, ships operating in the above mentioned dangerous areas are likely to be affected by storms, whirlwinds, strong winds and large waves.

In addition, typhoon Manyi is moving fast. It is forecasted that on November 17, typhoon Manyi will make landfall in the Luzon Island area (Philippines) with a strong intensity of level 15, gusting over level 17.

Experts say that storm Manyi is a very strong storm, likely to move into the East Sea around November 18.

Coastal provinces proactively respond to storm Usagi

In response to the above developments, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued a telegram requesting coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Dinh to proactively respond to storm Usagi near the East Sea.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm Usagi is active in the sea north of Luzon Island (Philippines); on November 15, the storm is forecast to enter the East Sea with a level 13 intensity, gusting to level 16.

To proactively respond to the storm's developments, the Ministry requested ministries, branches, and Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Binh Dinh to closely monitor the storm's developments; manage means of transport going out to sea; organize the counting of ships and boats;... Prepare forces and means for rescue when required.

Latest news on storm number 8

Early this morning (November 15), the tropical depression (weakened from storm No. 8) weakened into a low pressure area in the northwest sea of ​​the North East Sea. At 7:00 a.m., the center of the low pressure area was at about 21.0 degrees North latitude; 113.0 degrees East longitude. The strongest wind in the center of the low pressure area decreased to below level 6 (below 39 km/h).

It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, this low pressure area will continue to move southwest, weakening and gradually dissipating.

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