The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said early on November 4 the storm was moving across central Philippines with sustained winds at level 13, or 134-149 km/h. It is expected to enter the East Sea on November 5, intensifying with gusts up to level 16 and becoming Vietnam’s 13th storm this year.
By early November 7, Kalmaegi is forecast to move west-northwest at around 25 km/h, approaching coastal areas from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak with sustained winds at level 13 and gusts up to 16, before weakening as it moves inland.
From the afternoon of November 4, strong winds at level 6-7, increasing to level 8-10, are expected over the eastern East Sea. Areas near the storm centre could experience winds at level 11-13 and waves of 5-7 metres, creating very rough seas.
Between November 5 and 6, the central East Sea, including the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, and offshore waters from Danang to Khanh Hoa, may face gusts above level 17 and waves of 8-10 metres.
Meteorologists warned that vessels and offshore structures in these zones could face severe risks from squalls, gales and high waves.
From the night of November 6, the storm is likely to directly affect coastal provinces from Danang to Khanh Hoa.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across provinces from Quang Tri to Dak Lak between November 6 and 9, which could trigger further flooding on rivers from Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa.
