Typhoon Bualoi is currently located over central Philippines, packing winds of level 11 strength and moving quickly. The storm is expected to enter the East Sea tonight, becoming Vietnam’s 10th typhoon of 2025. Forecasts suggest it may make landfall in the north-central provinces.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Typhoon Bualoi is situated over the central region of the Philippines with maximum sustained winds near the eye reaching level 11 (103–117 km/h), and gusts up to level 14. It is moving west-northwest at a speed of 25–30 km/h.

It is predicted that around tonight (September 26), Bualoi will enter the eastern part of the central East Sea and become Vietnam’s 10th typhoon of the year.

Experts forecast that Bualoi will maintain its west-northwest trajectory at 25–30 km/h. Once it enters the East Sea, it will head toward the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands by September 28, and then toward the central coast of Vietnam by September 29, with increasing strength. The storm is expected to reach very strong typhoon levels, with winds reaching levels 12–13 and gusts up to level 16. It may make landfall in the north-central provinces on September 29.

Specifically, by 1:00 AM on September 27, Bualoi will be in the East Sea at approximately 13.8°N latitude and 118.9°E longitude, with sustained winds at level 11 and gusts at level 14, and could intensify further. Disaster risk level: Level 3 (northeastern and central East Sea).

By 1:00 AM on September 28, the storm will be located at 15.8°N latitude and 112.5°E longitude, with winds reaching level 12 and gusts at level 15. Disaster risk level: Level 3 (northern and central East Sea, including the Hoang Sa Islands).

By 1:00 AM on September 29, Bualoi will strengthen further, reaching 18.3°N latitude and 107.4°E longitude, with winds at levels 12–13 and gusts up to level 16. Disaster risk level: Level 3 (northwestern and central East Sea, Hoang Sa Islands, southern Gulf of Tonkin, and offshore waters from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai provinces).

In the following 72 to 120 hours, the typhoon is expected to continue its rapid movement west-northwest at 20–25 km/h, gradually weakening in intensity.

Due to the impact of Typhoon Bualoi, starting this evening, strong winds of level 6–7 are expected in the eastern parts of the northern and central East Sea, later increasing to level 8–9. Areas near the storm’s eye may experience level 10–12 winds, with gusts reaching level 15. Waves could rise as high as 5–7 meters, making the sea extremely rough.

All vessels operating in these dangerous areas are likely to be affected by thunderstorms, strong winds, and high waves.

Bao Anh