Super Typhoon Bavi Approaches Taiwan, Experts Say Landfall No Longer Key Focus

Typhoon Bavi has intensified into the strongest typhoon of the year in the Northwest Pacific, matching the record set by Typhoon HNLS. The storm's maximum sustained winds have reached 60 meters per second, with gusts up to 75 meters per second. Its seven-day wind radius extends 350 kilometers, indicating that the entire island of Taiwan will be affected as it approaches.

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In fact, whether it makes landfall or not is no longer that important.

Meteorological expert Lin De-en stated that whether the typhoon makes landfall is no longer the primary concern. Instead, the focus is on the storm's trajectory and its impact. According to his analysis, Bavi is expected to begin turning northward around July 9. However, different international weather models show some divergence regarding the timing and extent of this turn. Some models suggest the Pacific high-pressure system will extend westward, drawing Bavi closer to Taiwan, while others predict an earlier northward turn towards China.

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The storm radius will gradually cover central and northern Taiwan, the northeastern and eastern regions, and the southern mountainous areas.

The most significant impact on Taiwan is anticipated between July 10 and 11. During this period, the storm's radius is expected to gradually cover central and northern Taiwan, the northeastern and eastern regions, and the southern mountainous areas. Lin advised the public to use the current time to complete all necessary typhoon preparations to ensure safety, as the approaching period will bring strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves.

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July 10 to 11 will be the period when Bavi is closest to Taiwan, and the impact of strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves will be most significant.