Key Facts
• As of July 19, 3:00 PM, Typhoon No. 6 is in the South China Sea.
• Location: Latitude 20°35’N, Longitude 119°00’E, moving west-northwest at 20 km/h.
• Central pressure: 980 hPa; maximum wind speed: 25 m/s; gusts: 35 m/s.
• Strong winds (15 m/s or more) extend 500 km east and 440 km west of the center.
• By July 20, 3:00 AM, it is expected at Latitude 21°35’N, Longitude 115°50’E.
• Forecasted central pressure: 980 hPa; maximum wind speed: 25 m/s; gusts: 35 m/s.
• By July 20, 3:00 PM, it will reach Latitude 21°40’N, Longitude 113°10’E.
• Forecasted central pressure: 975 hPa; maximum wind speed: 30 m/s; gusts: 40 m/s.
• Winds of 25 m/s or more may affect areas within a 190 km radius.
• By July 21, 3:00 PM, it will be near Tonkin Bay at Latitude 21°00’N, Longitude 109°10’E.
• By July 22, 3:00 PM, it is expected near Vietnam at Latitude 20°30’N, Longitude 106°05’E.
• Probability of the typhoon center entering the forecast circle: 70%.
Summary
Typhoon No. 6 (Whipha) is currently moving west-northwest in the South China Sea at 20 km/h. Its central pressure is 980 hPa, with maximum wind speeds of 25 m/s and gusts reaching 35 m/s. Over the next 72 hours, the typhoon is expected to approach Vietnam, with its strength fluctuating slightly. By July 20, its central pressure is forecasted to drop to 975 hPa, with gusts increasing to 40 m/s. Strong winds are expected to impact areas within a 190 km radius of the forecast center. The probability of the typhoon center entering the forecast circle is 70%. Residents in affected regions should stay updated on weather advisories and prepare for potential impacts.
