According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 1:00 PM on July 6, the eye of Storm No. 2 was located at approximately 22.1°N latitude and 118.8°E longitude, in the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea.

The storm’s strongest winds near the center ranged from Category 11 to 12 (103–133 km/h), with gusts reaching Category 15. It was moving in a north-northeast direction at about 15 km/h.

Forecasts for the next 72 hours predict continued movement in the same direction at an increased speed of 20–25 km/h. The storm is expected to enter the waters off Fujian Province, China, maintaining its strength at Category 11 with gusts up to Category 14.

The danger zone has been identified as areas north of latitude 20.5°N and east of longitude 117.0°E.

The disaster risk level has been rated at Level 3 for the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea.

By 1:00 PM on July 8, the storm is forecast to slow and shift direction northwestward at 10–15 km/h while weakening. At this point, it is projected to be near 28.4°N latitude and 121.6°E longitude, over the coastal waters of Zhejiang Province, China, with its strength reduced to Category 9 and gusts at Category 11.

The danger zone will narrow to areas north of latitude 25.0°N and east of longitude 120.0°E.

By 1:00 PM on July 9, the storm will change direction again, moving west-southwest at about 10 km/h and further weakening into a tropical depression over land in Zhejiang Province, around 27.8°N latitude and 119.4°E longitude, with wind strength below Category 6.

Due to the storm's influence, the northeastern part of the northern East Sea is experiencing stormy weather with strong winds of Category 7–9.

In areas near the storm’s center, winds are even stronger at Category 10–12 with gusts up to Category 15. Waves are reaching heights of 4–6 meters, causing extremely rough seas.

All vessels operating within the danger zone are at risk of thunderstorms, waterspouts, strong winds, and large waves.

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