A tropical depression located near the East Sea has strengthened into a typhoon named Noul. As of 7 AM on July 24, the typhoon was approximately 210 km east of Luzon, Philippines, with maximum winds reaching 74 km/h, classified as a level 8 storm, and gusts up to level 10. The typhoon is moving in a west-northwest direction at a speed of 25 km/h.

By 7 AM tomorrow, the storm will be positioned over the northeastern waters of the North East Sea, with maximum winds expected to increase to 89 km/h, classified as level 9-10, and gusts reaching level 12. By July 26, the typhoon will be near the coastal waters of Guangdong, China, with wind speeds of level 10-11 and gusts up to level 13. Following this, Noul is forecasted to shift north-northwest and enter Guangdong at a speed of 15-20 km/h, gradually weakening back into a tropical depression.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon could reach a peak wind speed of 102 km/h upon entering the East Sea, while the Hong Kong observatory predicts a maximum of 120 km/h. Both meteorological agencies agree that the typhoon will not directly impact mainland Vietnam.

As the typhoon approaches, strong winds are expected to develop in the northeastern waters of the North East Sea from this evening, with wind speeds increasing from levels 6 to 9 and waves reaching heights of 3-5 meters. Near the typhoon's center, winds may reach levels 10-11 with gusts up to level 13, and waves could rise to 4-6 meters. Vessels operating in the affected areas may experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and high waves.

Since the beginning of the year, the East Sea has seen one tropical depression and one typhoon, Maysak. Although Typhoon Maysak in early July did not cause any casualties, it resulted in 96 damaged roofs, 13 boats and rafts drifting or sinking, and affected approximately 1,100 hectares of aquaculture, leading to total damages of about 20 billion VND.

This year's typhoon season is expected to have a number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea that are close to or below the long-term average, although the intensity and trajectory may be unpredictable. The peak period for typhoons is forecasted to be from July to September.