Despite moving across the Philippines and weakening significantly, Hagupit is still considered by AccuWeather.com meteorologists to be a dangerous system while it moves across the South China Sea. Meteorologist Anthony Sagliani said, "The storm will still be intact, likely as a tropical storm."
Interaction with Philippines' numerous islands, some of which are very mountainous, has contributed to the weakening.
Interaction with Philippines' numerous islands, some of which are very mountainous, has contributed to the weakening.
Although Hagupit has emerged from the Philippines in a noticeably weaker state, Vietnam should pay close attention to the path and strength of the storm.
"Hagupit will track slowly across the South China Sea through the week and make landfall on the southern coast of Vietnam towards the end of the week," said Sagliani.
At this point, it does not appear Hagupit will strengthen on its way toward Vietnam, but it may maintain strength as a tropical storm.
The weakened Hagupit will place heavy rain in the forefront of the threats it could bring to Vietnam, but locally gusty winds cannot be ruled out at this point. The greatest threat for life-threatening impacts are expected between the cities of Hue and Ho Chi Minh.
Rainfall of 75-150 mm (3-6 inches) will be common within 50 miles of the coastline with localized amounts over 250 mm (10 inches). Some of these same areas experienced torrential rainfall only a week ago from Tropical Cyclone Sinlaku which will elevate the threat for flooding and mudslides.
Residents and those with interests in southern Vietnam should pay close attention to the progress of Hagupit over the next several days.
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