Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

Tropical Storm Saudel South China Sea typhoon track weather warning maritime safety

Tropical Storm Saudel (Storm No. 5) formed in the North East Sea on September 1, 2026. As of early September 1, the storm's center was located approximately 240 km north of the Paracel Islands. The system maintains maximum sustained winds of level 8 (62-74 km/h) with gusts reaching level 10.

The storm is currently moving in a northeast direction at speeds between 15 and 25 km/h. Forecasts indicate the storm will continue its northeast trajectory through the North East Sea, potentially reaching the waters south of Fujian, China, around September 4, where it is expected to weaken into a tropical depression.

A natural disaster risk level of 3 has been issued for the North East Sea, including the Paracel Islands. Maritime authorities warn of heavy seas, with waves in the storm's path potentially reaching heights of 3 to 5 meters. Vessels operating in dangerous areas are advised to prepare for thunderstorms, squalls, and heavy swells.

Entities

Fujian · Fujian Province · Hoang Sa · Hoang Sa Archipelago · Leizhou Peninsula · NCHMF · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · National Steering Committee for Civil Defense · North East Sea · Paracel Islands · Saudel · Saudel

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[● 5 SOURCES] The system originated from a low-pressure area weakened from storm Saudel. kenh14.vn
[● 9 SOURCES] A tropical depression has formed east of the Leizhou Peninsula in China. baoquocte.vn · kenh14.vn
[● 9 SOURCES] The tropical depression is expected to strengthen into a storm in the North East Sea. baoquocte.vn · kenh14.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The tropical depression is not expected to affect mainland Vietnam. kenh14.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] Sea waves in the area of the storm center could reach heights of 3-5 meters. baoquocte.vn · kenh14.vn
[● 9 SOURCES] The system is moving in an unusual direction, heading North-Northwest and then West at slow speeds. kenh14.vn · baolaocai.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense issued an urgent directive to coastal provinces.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Typhoon Saudel hit Taizhou at 08:05 local time and Wenzhou one hour later. www.meteorologiaenred.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Hong Kong Observatory issued a No. 1 tropical cyclone standby signal on August 31. www.dimsumdaily.hk
[● 4 SOURCES] Tropical depression TD20, the remnant of Typhoon Saudel, has the potential to re-intensify into a typhoon. www.thehubnews.net
[● 3 SOURCES] A broad low-pressure trough is expected to cause unstable weather in the South China Sea and Guangdong. www.dimsumdaily.hk
[● 2 SOURCES] The system is expected to move through Hainan Island and head toward Guangdong.