The tropical depression originally located east of the Philippines developed into a mild typhoon at 8:00 AM on the 22nd, designated as No. 29 (international name: PHANPHON, Chinese name: Bafeng), with a central pressure of 998 hPa.At 8:00 AM on the 22nd, its center was positioned at 7°N, 139°E, approximately 950 kilometers southwest of Guam (or 2,590 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi), moving northwest at a speed of 21 to 30 km/h. The maximum wind speed near the center was 18 meters per second (about 65 km/h), equivalent to Force 8 winds, with gusts reaching up to 25 meters per second (approximately 90 km/h), equivalent to Force 10 winds. The radius of the gale-force wind area (Force 7) was 100 kilometers. It is forecasted that at 8:00 AM on the 22nd, the center will be at 9.1°N, 133.8°E, about 1,290 kilometers west-southwest of Guam (or 2,010 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi).
On the 22nd and 23rd, the northeast monsoon will strengthen slightly, bringing cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan, while mornings and evenings will also be cooler in other regions. Northern and eastern Taiwan will experience localized brief showers, while other areas, including Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, will be mostly cloudy to sunny. There is a chance of long-period swells along the eastern half of Taiwan (including Green Island and Orchid Island) and the Hengchun Peninsula coastal areas.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday (24th and 25th), the northeast monsoon will weaken, but mornings and evenings will remain cool. Temperatures in northern Taiwan will rise, and the whole island will feel warm to hot. Weather-wise, most areas will be mostly cloudy to sunny, with only the eastern half and mountainous areas in the north seeing localized brief showers.
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