According to Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), Bavi weakened by one category on the Vietnamese wind scale on the morning of July 7, dropping to Category 16, while maintaining super typhoon intensity.

At 7 a.m., the storm's center was located about 1,850 kilometers east of central Philippines and approximately 2,100 kilometers southeast of Taiwan.

Over the next 24 hours, Bavi is forecast to continue moving west at 25–30 kilometers per hour.

Around July 9, the storm is expected to slow to 15–20 kilometers per hour before turning west-northwest toward Taiwan.

Forecasters said Bavi is likely to retain super typhoon strength for another two to three days before gradually weakening from around July 10.

Current projections indicate the storm will pass north of Taiwan around July 11 before making landfall in Fujian Province on China's southeast coast around July 12, where it is expected to weaken further after moving inland.

Despite the projected track, meteorologists said Bavi remains unlikely to enter the East Sea. However, because of its exceptionally large circulation, the storm could still influence weather conditions over regional waters.

Beginning July 9, southwesterly winds over the southern East Sea, including waters surrounding the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, are expected to strengthen to Force 6 on the Beaufort scale.

On July 10 and 11, winds across the northern, central and southern East Sea, including waters around the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands and the Truong Sa archipelago, could reach Force 6–7, with waves forecast at 3 to 5 meters, creating very rough sea conditions.

The national weather agency advised vessels operating at sea to closely monitor updates on Bavi's development and avoid areas expected to experience strong winds and high waves.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said it will continue closely monitoring the storm and issue updated forecasts as conditions evolve.

Bao Anh