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Typhoon Gaemi moves northward toward Japan; watch for showers and localized heavy rain across regions

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Japan’s Meteorological Agency classified Gaemi as the sixth typhoon on the 15th, while Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau announced its formation at 2:00 AM on the 16th. A typhoon warning was issued in the morning of the 16th. As the typhoon is located over the sea northeast of Taiwan, it has urged ships near Ryukyu...

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Japan’s Meteorological Agency classified Gaemi as the sixth typhoon on the 15th, while Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau announced its formation at 2:00 AM on the 16th (the Bureau's criteria for classification is wind speeds exceeding Force 8). A typhoon warning was issued in the morning of the 16th. As the typhoon is located over the sea northeast of Taiwan, it has urged ships near Ryukyu to be cautious, and those planning to travel to Japan in the coming days should also pay special attention to weather updates.

Typhoon Gaemi movement update. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)

Typhoon Gaemi, a mild typhoon (international name: GAEMI), has a central pressure of 994 hPa. At 8:00 AM on the 16th, its center was located at 26.5°N, 127°E, which is 90 kilometers northwest of Ryukyu (590 kilometers northeast of Taipei). It is moving northeastward at a speed of 26 km/h. The maximum wind speed near the center is 20 m/s (approximately 72 km/h), equivalent to Force 8 winds.

Weather overview for Taiwan on June 17. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)

On the 16th, the Central Weather Bureau continued to issue a heavy rain advisory for five counties and cities in southern Taiwan (Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung).

 
On the 17th, due to the influence of a stationary front and southwest airflow, the weather will be unstable. There is a chance of showers or thunderstorms in southern and southeastern Taiwan, with the possibility of heavy or torrential rain. Other regions, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, may also experience brief showers or thunderstorms, with the possibility of localized heavy rain. Be sure to carry rain gear when going out to prepare for sudden rainfall.

On the 18th (Dragon Boat Festival), the front will move northward, shifting moisture north. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the northern region. Temperatures across Taiwan will be around 25–30°C.

The Central Weather Bureau also reminds that there is currently a low-pressure system with a pressure of 1002 hPa located at 19°N, 115°E over the sea area of the Zhongsha and Xisha Islands, with the center nearly stationary. Whether it will develop into a typhoon in the future is also worth monitoring.
 

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