“Storm Noul strengthens, forecast to enter East Sea and hit China's Guangdong”

Key points

• Noul strengthened from a tropical depression to a storm late Thursday.
• Forecast places Noul entering the East Sea by Friday and turning toward Guangdong.
• By Friday 7 a.m., Noul was about 210 km east of Luzon, moving west-northwest at 25 kph.
• Maximum winds up to 89 kph with gusts to 133 kph expected, strengthening further by Saturday.
• Guangdong coastal waters could experience winds 89-102 kph with gusts to 149 kph; landfall possible as it weakens.