Nathan strengthens into a strong typhoon after Christmas, weather turns colder

Text / MOOK Scenic Spots Family compiled and reported

It is surprising that a typhoon still forms in the winter of December. Typhoon Nathan (international name: NOCK-TEN) has become a strong typhoon. Its center is positioned at 13.1°N latitude and 128.9°E longitude, moving west-northwest to west at a speed of 15 km/h. The central pressure of the typhoon is 925 hPa, with maximum near-center wind speeds of 51 m/s and maximum instantaneous gusts of 63 m/s. The radius of winds at typhoon force (Beaufort Scale 7) is 180 km, and that of winds at severe typhoon force (Beaufort Scale 10) is 50 km.

The typhoon’s trajectory will not affect Taiwan, but the moisture it brings along with peripheral cloud bands, coupled with the southward movement of a cold air mass, will result in wet and cold weather starting from the evening of December 26. During the Christmas weekend holiday, there may be occasional rainfall in the eastern and northern mountainous areas, with temperatures still ranging between 15–25°C and significant day-night temperature differences. From December 27 to 29, the northeast monsoon will strengthen, causing temperatures to drop again—be sure to prepare more warm clothing.

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