Storm Rai was at 10.2°N and 120.1°E on the northeast coast of Palawan Island, the Philippines with wind speeds at level 14 (150-165km/h) and the gust expected at level 17 at 1p.m on December 17...
Storm Rai was at 10.2°N and 120.1°E on the northeast coast of Palawan Island, the Philippines with wind speeds at level 14 (150-165km/h) and the gust expected at level 17 at 1p.m on December 17.
In the next 24 hours, the storm is forecast to track west-northwestward at 20-25kph. At 1pm on December 18, the storm will be at 11.3 °N and 114.3 °E on the sea north of the Spratly Islands with the gust at level 13-14 (135-165kph).
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In the next 24-48 hours, the storm is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward at 20kph with the wind force down-graded at level 13 and the gust at level 16.
The coast of Khanh Hoa is going to be affected by the storm, which is said to be very powerful with reversed direction. Storm warnings have been given with storm preparedness and response measures, including a sea ban, to keep residents safe and prevent or minimize damages.
Fishermen on aquaculture farms and vessels have been guided to urgently get ashore; ensuring aquaculture farms and vessels anchored in safe shelters until the storm subsidies..
Translated by N.T
