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Maria rapidly intensifying, may become a super typhoon! Approaching Taiwan on Tuesday

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Typhoon Maria (international name: MARIA), the eighth typhoon, has now intensified into a moderate typhoon, with its strength and storm circle continuing to grow. Its center is located at 16.00 degrees north latitude and 142.00 degrees east longitude...

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Typhoon Maria (international name: MARIA), the eighth typhoon, has now intensified into a moderate typhoon, with its strength and storm circle continuing to grow. Its center is located at 16.00 degrees north latitude and 142.00 degrees east longitude, moving northwest-north at a speed of 7 kilometers per hour.

Path prediction chart for Moderate Typhoon Maria. (Image / Central Weather Bureau)

Its current trajectory is leaning left, possibly bringing it close to or even skimming across northern Taiwan. The storm circle is intensifying, with a clear eye visible, and its nearly symmetrical spiral cloud bands are forming. Japan's Meteorological Agency has predicted that Maria could develop into a severe typhoon by the weekend, and it will be closest to Taiwan next Tuesday and Wednesday (July 10 and 11), with the northern part of the island very likely to be affected by the typhoon.

The eye of Typhoon Maria is clearly visible in the satellite cloud image. (Image / Central Weather Bureau)

The eye of Typhoon Maria is clearly visible in the satellite cloud image. (Image / Central Weather Bureau)

The weather bureau today issued a heavy rain special warning for seven southern counties and cities. Areas including Changhua, Yunlin, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Chiayi County and City, and Pingtung may experience sudden heavy rainfall due to the influence of the southwest monsoon. As for whether Typhoon Maria’s approach will lead to a typhoon holiday, close observation over the next few days is needed.
 

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