Around June 22-23, 2024, a low-pressure area is expected to form in the northern and central regions of the East Vietnam Sea. There’s a 65-75% chance it will develop into a tropical depression and a 20-30% chance of becoming a storm.
If it strengthens, the tropical system could impact the northern and central East Vietnam Sea, including the Paracel Islands and the Gulf of Tonkin, from June 23-25, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and large waves.
Weather solutions company Weatherplus forecasts a 40-50% chance of the low-pressure system becoming a storm early next week.
Mariners are advised to stay updated on weather developments through the Vietnam coastal information radio system on frequencies 7906 and 8294 kHz and to plan safe movements and shelters. For immediate assistance, contact 7903 kHz.
Due to the gradual shift to the La Niña phase, the storm season in the East Vietnam Sea started earlier this year, with the first storm appearing on May 31, 2024. The 2024 storm season is expected to see 11-13 storms and tropical depressions, with 5-7 directly affecting Vietnam’s mainland.