High waves expected to hit S. China Sea  

强台风“山神”来袭 中国北部湾将现巨到狂浪

国家海洋预报台28日发布消息，28日7时，今年第23号强台风“山神”已进入中国南海北部湾海域，预计28日中午到29日中午，北部湾将出现巨浪到狂浪区。

Beijing (CNS) -- Typhoon Son-Tinh has entered the Northern Bay of the South China Sea and is expected to bring high waves to the area, according to the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center.

Waves up to seven meters will be seen in the Northern Bay in the 24 hours starting at noon on Sunday, according to the forecast.

Waves as high 4.5 meters will affect sea areas off western and southern Hainan Province, while waves of 2.5 to 3.5 meters could also reach the western part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the center said.

A blue alert for storm surges has been issued.