By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team compiled and reported
Typhoon No. 17, moderate typhoon Megi (international name MEGI), issued a land warning at 11:30 AM. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected tonight, especially in northeastern Taiwan and the Greater Taipei area. On the 27th, the entire island of Taiwan may be covered by Typhoon Megi’s storm circle. The whole of Taiwan needs to step up typhoon preparedness. Flights and ships have begun to be affected starting September 26; travelers should check for suspensions before departure.
Typhoon Megi land warning issued at 11:30 AM on September 26. (Image source / Central Weather Bureau)
The center of Typhoon Megi is located at 20.6°N, 128.2°E, moving west-northwest at 21 km/h, and is expected to make landfall in the Hualien-Taitung area. The central pressure is 955 hPa, with maximum sustained winds near the center at 40 m/s and maximum gusts at 50 m/s. The radius of the typhoon-force winds is 220 km, and that of violent winds is 80 km.
The storm radius of Typhoon Megi shows a trend of expanding, and its intensity continues to increase. It is not ruled out that it could reach the upper limit of a moderate typhoon or even intensify into a strong typhoon. The entire island of Taiwan needs to be on high alert.
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