China and Vietnam – TS Jebi

Tropical Storm Jebi is forecast to become a Severe Tropical Storm before making landfall on the eastern coast of China’s Hainan island Aug. 2. The storm will weaken over land before passing through the Gulf of Tonkin and then make a second landfall along the coast of northern Vietnam Aug. 3. Very heavy rain and strong winds are likely. Localized transport, power, and telecommunications disruptions are likely. Flight delays, diversions, and cancellations could occur at airports on Hainan and in Hanoi.