Low pressure area appears in the East Sea with the potential to strengthen into a tropical depression

(Baothanhhoa.vn) - According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon (September 5), a low pressure area is active in the eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the low pressure area will move in a West-Northwest direction, traveling about 10km per hour and is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression.

Forecast in the next 24 hours, the low pressure area in the East Sea is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression (Photo: vndms)

At 1 p.m., the center of the low pressure area was at about 16-17 degrees North latitude; 117.8-118.8 degrees East longitude. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the low pressure area will move in a West-Northwest direction, traveling about 10km per hour and is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression.

Due to the influence of the low pressure circulation, it is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression from September 6. The eastern sea area of ​​the North East Sea will have showers and thunderstorms, winds gradually increasing to level 6, gusting to level 8, waves 2-4m high, rough seas.

Ships operating in the above mentioned sea areas should take proactive precautions to ensure safety.

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