Tropical Storm Gaemi Intensifies as It Heads Toward Taiwan: CWA
Tropical Storm Gaemi has slightly intensified and is moving toward Taiwan, with potential threats anticipated in the coming days, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, Gaemi was located 800 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi, Taiwan's southernmost tip, and was moving at 9 kilometers per hour (kph) in a northwesterly direction. The storm currently has sustained winds of 23 meters per second (m/s), with gusts reaching up to 30 m/s. The CWA indicated that a sea warning could be issued as early as Monday night.
The third tropical storm of the 2024 typhoon season in the Pacific, Gaemi is expected to be closest to Taiwan between Wednesday and Thursday. However, according to forecasters, the exact impact on Taiwan remains uncertain and will depend on the storm's future direction, radius, and intensity.
Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor of atmospheric sciences at National Central University, predicted that Gaemi will likely develop into a typhoon by Monday, potentially bringing significant threats to Taiwan. By that time, the storm is forecasted to have a radius of 220 kilometers and will approach waters east of Taiwan.
In preparation for Gaemi’s impact, ferry services between Taitung County and Orchid and Green Islands will be suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to port authorities, the resumption of services on Thursday will depend on the storm’s development.
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It looks the wind will become huge
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