Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau announced today that there are currently three typhoons in the Pacific region, including Jelawat, Man-yi, and Tapah. Typhoon Tapah is expected to issue a marine warning on the 14th and is currently estimated to be closest to Taiwan on the 15th and 16th.
At 2 a.m. today, Typhoon Tapah was located at 14.6 degrees north latitude, 129.0 degrees east longitude, moving at a speed of 27 kilometers per hour to the northwest. The central atmospheric pressure is 975 hPa, with a maximum wind speed near the center of 30 meters per second and maximum gusts of 38 meters per second. The radius of gale winds is averaging 120 kilometers (130 kilometers to the northwest, 130 kilometers to the northeast, 120 kilometers to the southwest, and 80 kilometers to the southeast), while the radius of storm winds is averaging 40 kilometers.
The Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan posted on Facebook today stating that Typhoon Tapah is expected to come very close to Taiwan. A marine warning is anticipated to be issued on the morning of the 14th, with the possibility of a land warning as well. However, the actual proximity of the typhoon must still be observed. Currently, it is estimated to be closest to Taiwan on the 15th and 16th.
Moreover, the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan explained that due to the small circulation range of the typhoon, the impact will vary greatly in different areas, with regions closer to the typhoon and facing its direction experiencing more significant wind and rain. Areas that are sheltered or further away from the typhoon may not feel much effect. As there is still some divergence in the predicted path, the public is advised to stay updated on the latest typhoon information provided by the Weather Bureau if planning activities on the 15th and 16th.
This morning, the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan issued a heavy rain advisory due to the influence of the northeastern monsoon, warning of the possibility of short-term heavy rainfall. There is a chance of localized heavy rain occurring in the Yilan area today. Low-lying areas should beware of flooding, while mountainous regions should be cautious of landslides, rockfalls, and rapid river rises.