+ Forecast Outlook: KAMMURI is expected to continue heading West for the next 24 hours across Northern Vietnam, dissipating within the next 24 hours.

+ Effects: KAMMURI's main circulation remains along the northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, portion of Western Guangdong and is now spreading across Northern Vietnam and Southern portion of Guangxi Province. Widespread rains of up to 200-300 mm. and winds not in excess of 75 km/hr can be expected along the above areas. Residents in low-lying areas must seek higher grounds for possible flooding & landslides due to the anticipated heavy rains brought about by this disturbance. Precautionary measures must be initiated if necessary.

+ Current Monsoon Intensity: The Southwest (SW) Monsoon continues to be enhanced by TS KAMMURI (JULIAN) affecting Vietnam, the whole South China Sea and the western coastal areas of Luzon in the Philippines. This wind system is currently bringing cloudy skies with "on-&-off" to sometimes continuous moderate to heavy rains & winds not exceeding 50 km/hr. Landslides, mudflows (lahars) and flooding is likely to occur along steep mountain/volcano slopes, river banks, low-lying & flood-prone areas of the affected areas. Meanwhile, ITCZ (aka. Monsoon Trough) affecting the whole Philippines. It will continue to bring widespread scattered rains and thunderstorms - most especially in the afternoon or evening.

[Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!]

Time/Date: 5:00 PM Thu August 07
Location of Center: 21.4º N Lat 107.9º E Lon
Distance 1: 220 km (120 nm) ENE of Hanoi, Vietnam
Distance 2: 260 km (140 nm) West of Zhanjiang, China
Max Winds (1-min avg): 65 kph (35 kts) near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 85 kph (45 kts)
Saffir-Simpson Scale: N/A
Central Pressure: 990 millibars (hPa)
Recent Movement: West @ 13 kph (07 kts)
General Direction: Northern Vietnam
Size (in Diameter): 390 km (210 nm) / Average
Max Sea Wave Height (near center): 10 ft (3.0 m)
View JMA Tracking Map: 5 PM HKT Thu Aug 07
TSR Wind Probabilities: Current to 24 hrs lead
View Zoomed Satellite Pic: Near Real-Time

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THE NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ISSUED AROUND 7 AM (23 GMT) TOMORROW, AUG 08.

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