Typhoon Bavi warnings lifted as storm moves away from Taiwan

Taiwan has lifted its land-based typhoon warning for Typhoon Bavi, signaling the storm's departure from the island. The Central Weather Administration announced the land alert was rescinded at 5:30 AM, with the sea warning expected to be lifted by 8:30 AM.

At the time of the alert's lifting, Typhoon Bavi maintained its status as a moderate typhoon. Its center was located north of Matsu, moving northwest then north-northwest at speeds of 19 to 13 kilometers per hour. The storm's maximum wind speed near the center was 33 meters per second, equivalent to a Level 12 wind, with instantaneous gusts reaching Level 14. The storm's radius of seven-level winds had significantly decreased.

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Today, the environment's moisture content remains high, and the weather is not entirely stable, with cloudy skies when it's not raining.

While the typhoon is moving away, Taiwan is not entirely free from its influence. Increased moisture and unstable weather patterns are expected to persist. The southern and central regions may experience showers or thunderstorms, with a possibility of localized heavy rainfall. Other areas could see scattered short-term showers. The weather bureau also issued heavy rain advisories for specific mountainous areas, including Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung, warning of potential short-duration downpours.

Coastal areas in Keelung, the eastern coast (including Green and Orchid Islands), southern Taiwan's Hengchun Peninsula, and Matsu should remain vigilant for long waves. The typhoon's weakening trend and shrinking wind field suggest a continued decrease in its intensity.

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There is a chance of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in the mountainous areas of Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung today. There is a chance of localized heavy rain in the areas south of Miaoli, the mountainous areas of Taoyuan and Hsinchu, and Matsu.