Super Typhoon Bavi is continuing to move rapidly toward the area north of Taiwan (China) and is forecast to make landfall in Fujian Province on China's southeastern coast on July 11. Although the storm is not expected to enter the East Sea, its extensive circulation is likely to generate strong winds and rough seas across the region.

Expected to weaken gradually before landfall

Forecasts indicate that Bavi will continue moving northwest over the next 24 hours at around 20km/h, maintaining super typhoon intensity.

Around July 10, the storm is expected to pass north of Taiwan (China) while weakening slightly to Level 15, although gusts are still forecast to exceed Level 17.

By the afternoon and evening of July 11, Bavi is forecast to make landfall along the eastern coast of Fujian Province with sustained winds of around Level 13–14 before moving inland and gradually weakening.

No direct impact on the East Sea, but rough marine conditions expected

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration continues to assess that Super Typhoon Bavi is unlikely to enter the East Sea.

However, because of its exceptional strength, the storm's outer circulation is expected to significantly affect marine conditions.

Beginning July 9, southwesterly winds over the southern East Sea, including waters around the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, are forecast to strengthen to Level 6.

From July 10 to July 11, the northern, central and southern East Sea, including waters surrounding both the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands and Truong Sa Islands, could experience Level 6–7 winds, with waves reaching 3 to 5 meters, creating very rough seas.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said it is continuing to closely monitor the storm's development.

Bao Anh