China Weather Network News The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue typhoon warning at 06:00 on December 1:
Typhoon Koto, the 27th typhoon of this year, weakened from a severe tropical storm to a tropical storm yesterday evening (November 30). At 5:00 AM today (December 1), its center was located in the central and western part of the South China Sea, approximately 255 kilometers south of Sansha City, Hainan Province (Yongxing Island, Xisha Islands), at 14.6 degrees north latitude and 111.9 degrees east longitude. The maximum wind force near the center is force 8 (20 meters per second), and the minimum central pressure is 995 hPa. The radius of the force 7 wind circle is 160-200 kilometers.
It is forecasted that “Koto” will linger with little movement in the central and western part of the South China Sea, gradually weakening in intensity. During the day on the 2nd, it will slowly move southwestward, and on the night of the 2nd, it will gradually weaken and dissipate in the southwestern part of the South China Sea.
Gale forecast: From 08:00 on December 1 to 08:00 on December 2, influenced by both “Koto” and cold air, there will be force 6-8 gales with gusts of force 9-10 in the northern, southwestern, and central-western parts of the South China Sea and the waters near the Xisha Islands.
Precautionary Guidelines:
Governments and relevant departments should perform their duties in typhoon prevention, emergency rescue, and disaster relief.
Waterborne operations in relevant waters and passing vessels should return to port to avoid the wind, and port facilities should be reinforced to prevent ships from dragging anchor, running aground, or colliding.
Outdoor large-scale gatherings and high-altitude or other hazardous outdoor work should be stopped.
Reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily blown by the wind. People should not go out unnecessarily and should stay in safe, wind-protected places as much as possible. Ensure that the elderly and children remain in the safest places at home. People in dangerous buildings should be evacuated promptly. When the typhoon center passes, the wind may decrease or become calm for a period. Remember that strong winds may suddenly resume, so one should continue to stay in a safe place for shelter.
Relevant areas should be alert to mountain torrents and geological disasters that may be triggered by heavy rainfall.
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