
Current status of Super Typhoon RAGASA
At 1:00 p.m. this afternoon (September 22), the center of the super storm was at about 19.4 degrees North latitude; 121.7 degrees East longitude, right on the sea north of Luzon Island (Philippines).
The strongest wind near the storm center is level 17 (202-221 km/h), gusting above level 17. The storm is moving in the West Northwest direction, at a speed of 20-25 km/h.
Forecast path and intensity
In the next 24 to 72 hours, the super typhoon will continue to move westward and gradually weaken but still maintain very strong intensity when entering the Gulf of Tonkin:
Tonight and tomorrow night (September 23): The storm enters the East Sea, maintaining its strength at level 17.
September 24: The storm is active in the North East Sea, about 230km from Leizhou Peninsula (China). Wind speed has decreased to level 15-16, gusting to level 17.
September 25: The storm entered the sea areas of the provinces from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh . Wind force decreased to level 12-13, gusting to level 16.
After September 25, the storm is likely to make landfall and weaken into a tropical depression.
Warning of hazardous effects
At sea:
North East Sea area: Waves over 10.0m high, rough sea. Wind near the storm center is level 15-17.
Gulf of Tonkin (from September 24): Waves 5.0-7.0m high. Wind near the storm center is strong at level 11-13, gusting over level 16.
Warning: All vessels operating in the danger zone are at risk of being affected by strong winds, large waves and tornadoes.
This is a very strong storm with complex developments. Information will be continuously updated by Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television .
Source: https://baonghean.vn/cap-nhat-bao-ragasa-khi-nao-bao-vao-dat-lien-suc-gio-se-manh-co-nao-10306896.html
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