Tropical Storm Wutip (01W) - 0000 UTC 6/11/25

…Depression strengthens into the first named storm of 2025…

Current storm information:

• Position: 16.2°N 113.9°E

• Movement: WNW at 7 knots (10 km/h)

• Intensity: 35 knots (65 km/h)

• Central pressure: 994 hPa

Trend:

• Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours.

Watches and warnings:

• The No. 1 standby signal is active for Macau and Hong Kong.

Hazards affecting land:

• Wutip is likely to produce very heavy rainfall over portions of Hainan Island beginning on Thursday. This rainfall is expected to spread over southern China, including Macau and Hong Kong, by the end of the week and over the weekend. Since Wutip will be relatively slow-moving, this rainfall is likely to cause widespread severe flooding. For further information, including possible warnings, refer to products from your local weather office.

The next advisory will be posted after 1200 UTC 11 June 2025.