Typhoon Bavi Slows, Weakens Slightly; Storm Radius Reaches Northern Taiwan Land

Typhoon Bavi is maintaining its course but has slightly reduced its speed and intensity. The storm is currently moving northwest to north-northwest at approximately 25 kilometers per hour, according to the Central Weather Administration's (CWA) latest update at 11:30 AM.

The typhoon's storm radius has now made landfall in areas north of Taichung, extending to Nantou, Yilan, and Hualien. The CWA has issued land alerts for 14 counties and cities, including New Taipei, Keelung, Taipei, Yilan, Taoyuan, Hsinchu (county and city), Miaoli, Taichung, Hualien, Taitung, Changhua, Nantou, and Matsu.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for mountainous regions in northern Taiwan, including New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. Other areas like Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Yilan are also expected to experience heavy to torrential downpours. Residents in mountainous areas are warned of potential landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods, while low-lying areas should prepare for flooding.

Strong winds are also anticipated. Gusts of up to 11 Beaufort (equivalent to 15-level winds) are possible in areas like Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Pingtung, Yilan, and Matsu. Coastal and offshore areas, including the northern Taiwan Strait and waters northeast and southeast of Taiwan, are also under advisories for ships and vessels.