Typhoon Megi is moving faster than expected, leading to an earlier-than-anticipated marine warning. (Image source: Central Weather Bureau)
The center of Typhoon Megi is located at 19.8°N, 130.3°E, approximately 1,000 kilometers from Taiwan, moving northwest at a speed of 23 km/h. The central pressure is 960 hPa, with maximum sustained winds of 38 m/s near the center and gusts up to 48 m/s. The radius of the 7-level wind zone is 200 kilometers, and that of the 10-level wind zone is 50 kilometers.
September 27 will see the greatest impact on Taiwan. The current projected path indicates a landing in the Hualien-Taitung area, with the storm's influence potentially covering the entire island. All regions should prepare for the typhoon. By the afternoon of September 28, the typhoon is expected to move away, but southern winds following its departure may bring heavy rainfall to central and southwestern Taiwan. Travelers planning to fly or take ferries in the coming days should monitor flight and service updates.