Beware of tornadoes and strong winds at level 7-8 on the sea
06/11/2023
(binhthuan.gov.vn)
According to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, in the
past hours, the northeast area of the North East Sea region has had strong
northeast winds at level 6, gusts at level 8, with rough waters.
Forecasting
day and night on November 2, the northeast area of the North East Sea region
will have winds of level 6, gusts of level 7-8. The water is rough, with waves
of 2-3.5m high. In addition, during the day and night of November 2, the middle
and southern areas of the East Sea (including the waters of the Truong Sa
archipelago), the waters from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the
gulf of Thailand have showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is
a possibility of tornadoes and strong winds of level 7-8. Warning of natural
disaster risk due to strong winds at sea is at level 2. All boats and other
activities in the above sea areas are at high risk of being affected by strong
winds and high waves.
Previously,
the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting also gave forecasts on
widespread heavy rain in the area from Thua Thien Hue to Binh Dinh, and
thunderstorms and local heavy rain, tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts in
Quang Tri, Phu Yen, Central Highlands and Southern regions.
Accordingly,
from the afternoon of November 1 to November 2, in the areas of Quang Tri, Phu
Yen, Central Highlands and the South, there will be showers and thunderstorms,
local heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, over 60mm in some places
(Thunderstorms concentrate in the afternoon and evening). Warning of natural
disaster risk due to heavy rain, tornadoes, and lightning is at level 1. Due to
heavy rain, it is necessary to watch for the risk of flash floods, landslides
in mountainous areas and flooding of rice and crop areas in low-lying areas; be
aware of heavy rain in a short period of time, causing flooding in urban areas.
During thunderstorms, there are possibilities of tornadoes, lightning and
strong gusts, flash floods on small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep
slopes.
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