Now until evening Bawei closest to Taiwan 'strong winds and heavy rain'! Sea and land alerts likely lifted by dawn tomorrow

Taiwan is currently experiencing the most intense impact from Typhoon Bawei, with the storm positioned closest to the island and bringing significant wind and rain.

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that the period from now until evening represents the peak threat from the typhoon. While the storm has slightly weakened and slowed, its outer rain bands are affecting the entire island, particularly northern regions and the central mountains, which are seeing substantial rainfall. Some areas, like Hsinchu County, have already recorded over 334 millimeters of rain.

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Now until the evening is when the typhoon is closest to Taiwan, and the threat of wind and rain is greatest.

Authorities have issued heavy rain advisories, with mountainous areas north of Taichung potentially facing "extremely heavy rainfall." Other regions, including northern Taiwan, parts of central and southern mountains, are warned of "heavy to extremely heavy rainfall." The CWA anticipates lifting sea and land warnings by early morning tomorrow, but notes that the typhoon's future intensity and the size of its wind field introduce an element of uncertainty.

Strong winds are also a major concern across Taiwan. Coastal areas, particularly in the north and east, are experiencing gusts of 8 to 10-level winds, with some areas reaching 10 to 12-level gusts. The Hengchun Peninsula and Orchid Island have recorded gusts as high as level 14. Sea conditions remain rough, with waves exceeding 5 meters in northern and eastern waters, and significant wave heights also reported around Matsu.

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The typhoon may still weaken and its wind radius may shrink, so there is still uncertainty.