As of the evening of July 5, Storm No. 2 is slowly moving in a north-northeast direction at approximately 5 km/h.
Due to the storm's influence, the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea are experiencing stormy weather with strong winds reaching levels 7–9.
Areas near the storm’s center are facing winds at level 10–11, with gusts up to level 13. Wave heights range from 4 to 6 meters, and the sea is extremely rough.
At 7:00 PM on July 5, the storm’s center was located at approximately 20.8°N latitude and 117.8°E longitude. The strongest winds near the center were measured at level 10 (89–102 km/h), gusting to level 12. The storm continues its slow north-northeast movement at about 5 km/h.
Forecast trajectory (next 24–72 hours):
7:00 PM, July 6:
Direction: North-northeast at ~10 km/h; expected to intensify
Position: 23.0°N, 119.0°E – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea
Intensity: Level 10–11, gusts up to 13
Danger zone: North of 19.0°N, east of 116.0°E
Disaster risk level: Level 3 – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea
7:00 PM, July 7:
Direction: North-northeast at 15–20 km/h
Position: 26.6°N, 121.0°E – offshore of Fujian Province, China
Intensity: Level 10, gusts up to 12
Danger zone: North of 21.5°N, east of 116.5°E
Disaster risk level: Level 3 – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea
7:00 PM, July 8:
Direction: North-northwest at ~10 km/h
Position: 28.5°N, 120.5°E – inland Zhejiang Province, China
Intensity: Level 8, gusts up to 10
From 72 to 96 hours onward, the storm is forecasted to move west-northwest at 10–15 km/h and gradually weaken into a tropical depression.
Due to the storm’s effects, the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea will continue to see rain, strong winds (level 7–9), intense gusts (level 10–11, reaching up to level 13), 4–6m waves, and violent sea conditions.
All vessels operating in the danger zones are at risk of thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds, and high waves. Fishermen are advised to follow weather updates closely to take necessary precautions, ensure safety of life and property, and maintain communication for timely emergency response.
Local authorities are also instructed to have emergency rescue forces and equipment ready to act in case of severe incidents.