Key Facts
• Tropical depression located east of the Philippines as of July 17, 6 PM.
• Current position: Latitude 15.3°N, Longitude 126.6°E; moving west-northwest at 15 km/h.
• Current central pressure: 1000 hPa; maximum wind speed: 15 m/s; gusts: 23 m/s.
• Forecast for July 18, 6 PM: Typhoon status, central pressure 996 hPa, gusts 25 m/s.
• July 19, 3 PM: South China Sea, central pressure 990 hPa, gusts 30 m/s.
• July 20, 3 PM: South China Sea, central pressure 980 hPa, gusts 35 m/s.
• July 21, 3 PM: Near southern China, central pressure 975 hPa, gusts 40 m/s.
• July 22, 3 PM: Tonkin Gulf, central pressure 975 hPa, gusts 40 m/s.
• Forecasted storm radius expands from 130 km on July 18 to 440 km on July 22.
Summary
A tropical depression east of the Philippines is expected to develop into Typhoon No. 6 by July 18, with maximum gusts forecast at 40 m/s. The system is currently moving west-northwest at 15 km/h with a central pressure of 1000 hPa. Over the next few days, it will intensify as it moves through the South China Sea, reaching a central pressure of 975 hPa by July 21. The storm’s radius is projected to expand significantly, with strong winds and gusts affecting a wide area. Residents in affected regions should monitor updates and prepare for potential impacts.
