At 10 AM on October 19, Typhoon No. 5 was reported to have wind gusts of up to level 10 over the eastern waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, affecting coastal areas, and the southern deltas in Northeast Vietnam, with heavy rain expected from tonight.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, Bạch Long Vĩ Island has already experienced strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 7.
As of 10 AM on October 19, the center of the typhoon was located over the eastern waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon were recorded at level 8 (62-74 km/h), with gusts reaching level 10, moving northward at a speed of approximately 10 km/h.
Forecast path of Typhoon No. 5.
Forecast until 10 AM on October 20, Typhoon No. 5 is expected to be over the northern Gulf of Tonkin, moving northward at a speed of 5-10 km/h, with the potential to strengthen. The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon are anticipated to reach levels 8-9, with gusts up to level 11.
Around 10 AM on October 21, the typhoon will be in the southern Gulf of Tonkin, moving southwest at a speed of about 10 km/h and gradually weakening into a tropical depression, followed by a low-pressure area.
The influence of Typhoon No. 5 on the Gulf of Tonkin (including Cô Tô and Bạch Long Vĩ) will bring strong winds of levels 6-7, with winds near the center reaching levels 8-9, gusting to level 11, resulting in very rough seas with waves heightening to 2-4 meters.
On land, from early morning on October 20, coastal areas from Quảng Ninh to Thái Bình will experience gradually increasing winds of level 6, with gusts of level 7-8.
All ships, mooring areas, and aquaculture zones in this region will be impacted by strong winds and large waves.
In the afternoon and evening of October 19, the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rainfall ranging from 10-30 mm, and in some areas exceeding 50 mm. The thunderstorms are expected to be concentrated in the afternoon and evening.
During the night of October 19, coastal areas, southern deltas, and Northeast Vietnam may experience moderate rain, with some areas facing heavy to very heavy rainfall of 15-30 mm, and some places exceeding 60 mm.
The rain and thunderstorms in coastal areas, southern deltas, and Northeast Vietnam are likely to last until October 21.
During thunderstorms, there is a risk of whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts. Localized heavy rainfall poses a risk of flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous regions.
