Currently, due to the influence of the circulation of Typhoon No. 2 (Prapiroon), Bạch Long Vỹ Island is experiencing strong winds of level 7, gusting up to level 9. The typhoon is forecasted to move in a northwestern direction and make landfall in the provinces of Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng, subsequently causing heavy rain in the northern region and Thanh Hóa province.
According to the latest typhoon report from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, at 10:00 AM on July 22, the center of Typhoon No. 2 (Prapiroon) was located at approximately 19.8 degrees North latitude, 109.0 degrees East longitude, over the eastern waters of the northern Gulf of Tonkin, about 150 km southeast of Bạch Long Vỹ.
The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon are forecasted to be at level 9-10 (75-102 km/h), with gusts reaching level 12, moving northwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h.
Hải Phòng and Quảng Ninh have banned sea activities from 12 PM on July 22 to respond to Typhoon No. 2 (Illustrative photo: Mạnh Quân).
In the next 24 to 72 hours, Typhoon No. 2 will continue to move northwest. By about 10:00 PM on July 22, the center of the typhoon is expected to be around 20.7 degrees North latitude and 108.4 degrees East longitude; over the northern Gulf of Tonkin, approximately 110 km east of Quảng Ninh – Hải Phòng.
The strongest winds near the center of the typhoon will be at level 10, with gusts reaching level 12, moving northwest at a speed of 10 km/h.
By 10:00 AM on July 23, the center of the typhoon is expected to be about 21.4 degrees North latitude and 107.7 degrees East longitude; over the coastal area of Quảng Ninh – Hải Phòng.
By 10:00 PM on July 23, Typhoon No. 2 will reach the Vietnam-China border area and weaken, with wind intensity dropping below level 6.
Meteorological authorities forecast that Typhoon No. 2 will cause strong winds at sea: The northwestern waters of the northern South China Sea will experience winds of level 6-7, with gusts of level 9, resulting in rough seas. The waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (including Bạch Long Vỹ and Cô Tô islands) will have strong winds of level 6-7, with areas near the typhoon center experiencing winds of levels 9-10, and gusts reaching level 12, leading to very rough seas.
On land, starting tonight, coastal areas of Quảng Ninh – Hải Phòng may experience strong winds of levels 6-7, with gusts of level 9.
In particular, the typhoon will cause storm surges and large waves: The northwestern waters of the northern South China Sea will see wave heights of 2-4 meters this afternoon. In the northern Gulf of Tonkin (including Bạch Long Vỹ and Cô Tô), wave heights will range from 2.5-4.5 meters, while coastal waters of Quảng Ninh – Hải Phòng will see wave heights of 2-3 meters.
Coastal areas of Quảng Ninh – Nam Định should be cautious of high tides (in the afternoon of July 22-23) accompanied by storm surges and large waves, which could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, slowing down floodwater drainage in the region’s rivers.
Additionally, from the night of July 22 to July 24, the northern region and Thanh Hóa province may experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some areas reporting very heavy rainfall. The estimated total rainfall is as follows: Northeastern regions 100-200 mm, with some areas exceeding 300 mm; Northwestern regions and Thanh Hóa 50-100 mm, with some areas exceeding 200 mm.
