Typhoon 'White Dolphin' tracks west, but path near Taiwan remains possible

Typhoon "White Dolphin" is currently a distant threat to Taiwan, situated approximately 4,700 kilometers away and tracking generally northwest. However, its ultimate trajectory remains uncertain, with key developments expected around Thursday, August 6th, when the typhoon is forecast to be near the waters of Okinawa.

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The strength and change of the Pacific high pressure system will become the key to influencing the subsequent path.

At that juncture, the strength and evolution of the Pacific high-pressure system will be the critical determinant of White Dolphin's path. According to the weather fan page "Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Express," if the high-pressure system remains strong, it could block the typhoon's westward movement, potentially causing it to turn northward towards South Korea or Japan's Kyushu region. Conversely, a weaker high-pressure system might allow the typhoon to continue on a more westerly course.

Forecasters emphasize that the possibility of White Dolphin moving closer to Taiwan cannot be entirely dismissed at this stage. The uncertainty surrounding its path and intensity is expected to persist until mid-to-late next week, when a clearer picture should emerge. The typhoon's strength will also be influenced by its latitude; a more northerly track could lead it into cooler ocean waters, diminishing its power, while a lower-latitude path would allow it to maintain its strength for longer by drawing on warmer waters.

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it is currently impossible to completely rule out the possibility of it approaching Taiwan.

The "Typhoon Forum" highlights that both the path and intensity of White Dolphin will become increasingly unpredictable in its later stages, making the mid-to-late part of next week a crucial observation period.

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the path and intensity will gradually become clearer in the middle and late stages of next week.