Typhoon Hóngxiá Expected to Form Tonight, Sea Warning Possible

Tropical Depression TD13 is poised to become Typhoon Hóngxiá, the 12th typhoon of the season, with the potential for a sea warning as early as tonight, according to meteorologist Lin De-en. Lin, a doctor of atmospheric sciences from National Taiwan University, predicts Hóngxiá will reach a light typhoon strength and move west to northwest, potentially strengthening further in the South China Sea.

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TD13 is expected to intensify into Typhoon Hóngxiá, the 12th typhoon of the season, by tonight.

Friday and Saturday are anticipated to be the period when Hóngxiá is closest to Taiwan, bringing the most significant weather impacts. Eastern and southern coastal areas, along with the Hengchun Peninsula, may experience localized showers or thunderstorms with a chance of heavier rain. The northeastern coast and mountainous areas of Taipei could also see scattered showers, while other regions are expected to remain mostly cloudy to sunny.

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The typhoon is forecast to maintain a light typhoon strength and may issue a sea warning tonight, with Friday and Saturday expected to see the most significant wind and rain.

Lin also cautioned that the western half of Taiwan might experience extreme high temperatures due to the typhoon's outer circulation causing descending air. After the typhoon passes, while it won't bring a significant southwest monsoon, cloud systems from the south could still lead to localized showers or thunderstorms in eastern, southeastern, and southern Taiwan, as well as afternoon thunderstorms in other areas.

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Residents in western Taiwan should watch for extreme high temperatures due to the typhoon's outer circulation, while thunderstorms are expected across the island after its passage.