Typhoon Bawei to make landfall in China's Zhejiang; Taiwan reports heavy rainfall

Typhoon Bawei, currently moving northwest, is expected to make landfall along the coast of China's Zhejiang province after having moved away from Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) in Taiwan reported that the island has largely exited the typhoon's direct path, with the storm's center anticipated to make landfall around midnight.

Despite Taiwan's main island being clear of the typhoon's eyewall, the CWA noted that the Matsu Islands remain under a land warning. Maritime warnings are also still in effect for northern Taiwan waters. The CWA indicated that the land warning for Matsu might be lifted early this morning, with the sea warning expected to be rescinded later in the morning.

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Although Taiwan's main island has already exited its storm circle, the land warning area still includes the Matsu region, and the sea warning area also continues to include Taiwan's northern waters. The typhoon center is expected to make landfall on the coast of Zhejiang, China, around midnight.

Data from the CWA revealed substantial rainfall in western Taiwan between July 9 and July 11, with five locations recording over 500mm and two exceeding 700mm. Significant wind gusts were also recorded in various areas, including Orchid Island and Pengjia Islet.

Forecasters warn that even as the typhoon moves away, unstable weather conditions will persist in Taiwan over the next few days. Increased southwest winds and moisture are expected to bring intermittent showers and heavier afternoon rain. Additionally, coastal areas south of Chiayi, eastern coasts, and the Keelung coast should be particularly cautious of potential flooding and seawater backflow during high tides between July 13 and July 17, coinciding with an astronomical tide.

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Although the typhoon is gradually moving away and there is no subsequent southwest airflow, the weather environment will remain unstable in the next few days due to the influence of southwest winds and moisture. There will still be some scattered showers or more significant afternoon showers.