[Life] Typhoon Mekhala Estimated to be Closest to Taiwan on June 25th, Path Changes Remain to be Observed
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Typhoon Mekhala, currently a tropical storm, formed early this morning (20th) and is heading towards the waters northeast of the Philippines on a west-northwest trajectory. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) stated that environmental conditions are favorable for its development, with a high probability of it intensifying into a moderate typhoon. It is predicted to be closest to Taiwan on the 25th, but its path remains subject to observation.
The CWA issued a typhoon formation notice early this morning. A tropical depression west of Guam has developed into a tropical storm, designated as No. 7, Mekhala (named by Thailand: MEKKHALA). It is forecast to move northwest by north towards the waters south of the Ryukyu Islands.
The CWA stated today that Typhoon Mekhala will still be far from Taiwan this weekend. However, before the 22nd, guided by the Pacific high-pressure system, it will approach the waters northeast of the Philippines on a west-northwest course. During this period, environmental conditions will be conducive to its development, making the probability of it becoming a moderate typhoon quite high, and its radius will also expand slightly.
The CWA indicated that from the 23rd onwards, the Pacific high-pressure system will weaken, and Typhoon Mekhala is expected to turn northward, subsequently moving north along the waters east of Taiwan. It is projected to be closest to Taiwan on the 25th.
The CWA noted that while the current forecast path suggests limited impact from the typhoon's cloud bands on Taiwan, there is considerable uncertainty in the path prediction. It is still possible that the typhoon might take a more westerly route northward, which would increase its impact on Taiwan and its surrounding waters.
The CWA also reminded the public that after the typhoon moves north, Taiwan's environment will shift to a southwest wind. After the 25th, the weather in southern Taiwan will become unstable, and localized afternoon thunderstorms may occur in other areas.
According to information from the Central Weather Administration, as of 8 AM today, Typhoon Mekhala's center was located at 14.5 degrees North latitude and 137.8 degrees East longitude, moving west at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour. The central pressure is 990 hectopascals, with maximum sustained winds of 25 meters per second near the center, and instantaneous maximum gusts of 33 meters per second. The radius of the seven-level wind is 120 kilometers. (Editor: Liu Xiang-hua)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=215657
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