East Sea Storm No. 2 Grows Stronger, Urgent Danger Alert 3

As of the night of July 5, Storm No. 2 is gradually advancing in a north-northeast route at roughly 5 km/h.

The northeastern sections of the northern East Sea are experiencing turbulent conditions due to the storm, with wind speeds reaching levels 7–9.

Regions close to the storm’s eye are encountering winds at levels 10–11, with peak gusts hitting level 13. Wave heights are reported between 4 and 6 meters, resulting in very rough sea conditions.

At 7:00 PM on July 5, the storm’s core was situated around 20.8°N latitude and 117.8°E longitude, exhibiting the strongest winds near its center at level 10 (89–102 km/h) and gusting to level 12. It continues its slow movement towards the north-northeast at about 5 km/h.

Projected path (next 24–72 hours):

7:00 PM, July 6:
Path: North-northeast at ~10 km/h; predicted to strengthen
Location: 23.0°N, 119.0°E – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea
Strength: Levels 10–11, gusts up to level 13
Risk area: North of 19.0°N, east of 116.0°E
Disaster risk level: 3 – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea

7:00 PM, July 7:
Path: North-northeast at 15–20 km/h
Location: 26.6°N, 121.0°E – near Fujian Province, China
Strength: Level 10, gusts up to level 12
Risk area: North of 21.5°N, east of 116.5°E
Disaster risk level: 3 – northeastern waters of the northern East Sea

7:00 PM, July 8:
Path: North-northwest at ~10 km/h
Location: 28.5°N, 120.5°E – inland Zhejiang Province, China
Strength: Level 8, gusts up to level 10

From 72 to 96 hours onward, the storm is expected to shift west-northwest at 10–15 km/h and gradually dissipate into a tropical depression.