According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 10:00 AM on November 10, the center of Typhoon Fung-Wong was located in the eastern waters of the northern East Sea.

Maximum sustained winds near the eye of the storm are at Category 13 (134–149 km/h), with gusts reaching Category 16.

The typhoon is moving northwest-west at a speed of about 15 km/h.

In the next 24 hours, it is expected to shift direction slightly north-northwest and slow down to 10–15 km/h. By 10:00 AM on November 11, the storm will still be located in the eastern part of the northern East Sea, maintaining its strength at Category 13 with gusts at Category 16.

Over the following 24 hours, Typhoon Fung-Wong is expected to turn northeast at a continued pace of 10–15 km/h. By 10:00 AM on November 12, the storm’s center will be over the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea.

At that time, its intensity will weaken to Category 12 with gusts up to Category 15.

According to forecasts, 24 hours after that, the typhoon will change direction again toward the northeast, moving at a faster speed of about 20 km/h and weakening into a tropical depression.

By 10:00 AM on November 13, the storm’s center is expected to be located over the northeastern waters near Taiwan (China), with its strength reduced to Category 7 and gusts at Category 9.

Due to the impact of Typhoon Fung-Wong, the eastern region of the northern East Sea will experience strong winds of Category 8–10. Areas near the storm’s center may face winds at Category 11–13 with gusts up to Category 16.

Sea waves in affected zones will range from 5–8 meters high, and in areas close to the storm’s eye, waves could reach 8–10 meters. The sea will be extremely rough.

All vessels operating in these hazardous areas are at risk of severe thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds, and high waves.

Bao Anh