Super Typhoon Dolphin Weakens, Still Posing Threat to South China Sea

Super typhoon Dolphin has weakened significantly, now registering winds of Category 15 and gusts exceeding level 17. The storm is currently moving west-northwest and is projected to approach the northern coast of Taiwan around August 5, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

While Dolphin is not expected to make landfall in the South China Sea, its periphery will still generate dangerous weather conditions. By August 5, the typhoon's approach to northern Taiwan is forecast to intensify the southwest monsoon over the southern South China Sea, leading to increased wind speeds.

From August 6 to 7, most areas of the South China Sea, including the waters around the Paracel and Spratly Islands, will experience strong southeasterly winds of level 6-7. Significant wave heights of 2 to 4 meters are anticipated, creating very rough sea conditions.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting is closely monitoring Dolphin's development to issue timely warnings for maritime activities. The storm's current position is approximately 2,400 km east-southeast of Okinawa, Japan, with forecasts indicating a gradual weakening trend over the next one to two days.