Typhoon Saudel's latest path shows northward shift, expected to pass north of Taiwan

Typhoon Saudel's predicted path has been updated, with international meteorological agencies forecasting its movement southwestward after passing the Ryukyu Islands. The current projections suggest the typhoon will traverse the sea north of Taiwan.

Forecasters have noted a slight northward adjustment in Saudel's trajectory compared to earlier predictions. The Japan Meteorological Agency, in particular, has significantly shifted its forecast northward, placing its projected path further north than those issued by Taiwan's Central Weather Administration and China's Meteorological Administration.

According to Taiwan's National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), which has consolidated the latest forecasts, most agencies agree that Saudel will continue westward after nearing the Ryukyu Islands or Okinawa Island. It is expected to begin a turn southwestward between Wednesday evening and Thursday.

Despite the general consensus on the westward and then southwestward movement, the Central Weather Administration emphasized that uncertainties remain regarding the typhoon's precise path and speed as it approaches Taiwan's northern waters. Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest developments.