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Typhoon Megi forms and may head straight for Taiwan

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — Typhoon Megi (international name: MEGI), the 17th typhoon of the year, has officially formed. It is currently a mild typhoon, with its center located at 16.3°N, 139.2°E, moving west-northwest at a speed of 21 kilometers per hour...

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Typhoon Megi (international name: MEGI), the 17th typhoon, has officially formed and is currently a mild typhoon. Its center is positioned at 16.3°N, 139.2°E, moving west-northwest at 21 km/h. The typhoon's central pressure is 998 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near the center at 18 m/s and maximum gusts at 25 m/s. The radius of the 7-level wind zone is 100 km. A sea warning could be issued as early as the afternoon of Monday, September 26, with a land warning possible late Monday or on Tuesday. Megi is expected to reach at least moderate typhoon strength, with some estimates suggesting it could be among the top three strongest typhoons of the year, so vigilance is required.
 
[Updated 2016/09/24]
 
By September 24, Typhoon Megi had intensified into a moderate typhoon and continues to strengthen, with its forward speed increasing. A sea warning is expected to be issued late on September 25, and a land warning may follow on September 26. The entire country needs to be on high alert, and maritime and mountain activities should be avoided.

Typhoon Megi is approaching forcefully, with its projected path heading toward Taiwan. (Image source / Central Weather Bureau)

Its path may bring it ashore in southeastern Taiwan, potentially affecting the entire island, with the greatest impact expected around the 27th. The upcoming week includes a holiday on September 28. Those with travel plans should monitor the typhoon’s progress. Rain is forecast for northern, eastern, and Kaohsiung areas this weekend, and the likelihood of rainfall across Taiwan will significantly increase over the next seven days. It is also worth watching whether Typhoon Megi, after traveling across the Pacific and absorbing moisture and heat, will intensify further.
 

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