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Typhoon Whale May Form Late Tuesday; Bai-hai Typhoon Continues to Grow, Weakening Later in Week

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Typhoon Bai-hai has intensified, with its storm radius expanding significantly, and is expected to remain a super typhoon until Wednesday.
  • A new tropical depression, TD15, is forecast to become Typhoon Whale by late Tuesday or early Wednesday, though its development may be disrupted by Bai-hai.
  • Taiwan can expect increasing moisture and rain starting Tuesday, with potential for heavier downpours in northern areas by mid-week, and coastal areas facing long wave risks.

The super typhoon Bai-hai has grown larger, with its storm radius expanding to 320 kilometers, and is expected to maintain its intensity until Wednesday. The storm is moving northwest by west towards the Ryukyu Islands. After passing the islands, its path becomes uncertain, with possibilities of moving west towards Taiwan's northern coast or shifting slightly north.

Bai-hai typhoon is located about 3,250 kilometers east of Taiwan and remains a super typhoon.

— Liu Pei-tenA weather forecaster from the Central Weather Administration explaining the current status and trajectory of Typhoon Bai-hai.

Meanwhile, tropical depression TD15 is predicted to form into Typhoon Whale by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. However, its smaller circulation might be disrupted by the westward movement of Typhoon Bai-hai, potentially lessening its impact on Taiwan. Weather authorities are closely monitoring both systems.

Starting Tuesday, Taiwan will experience increased moisture and a shift in wind direction. While the east and south may see scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons, northern coastal areas and mountains could receive light rain. By Wednesday and Thursday, the influence of the north wind will bring more consistent rain to northern Taiwan, with a chance of heavier localized downpours. Southern and central mountainous areas may also see scattered afternoon showers.

The storm radius has expanded from 300 kilometers to 320 kilometers, making it a typhoon with a very large circulation.

— Liu Pei-tenDescribing the increasing size and intensity of Typhoon Bai-hai.

From Friday to Saturday, as Typhoon Bai-hai approaches the waters northeast of Taiwan, northern Taiwan is expected to have more significant rainfall. Southern areas and mountainous regions might experience localized thunderstorms in the afternoons. The probability of rain will also increase in central Taiwan, central-southern mountainous areas, and Yilan. The exact extent and intensity of the rain will depend on the typhoon's final track. Coastal areas in the north and east, as well as the Hengchun Peninsula, should be aware of potential long waves starting Tuesday, with risks increasing by Thursday. Additionally, parts of Yilan and Hualien may experience Föhn winds on Thursday and Saturday, leading to localized high temperatures.

TD15 has a smaller circulation, and its development might be disrupted by Typhoon Bai-hai as it moves west.

— Liu Pei-tenExplaining the potential impact of Typhoon Bai-hai on the formation of Tropical Depression TD15.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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