[Life] Typhoon Mikala Estimated to be Closest to Taiwan on June 25th, Path Changes Remain to be Observed
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Typhoon Mikala, a light typhoon, formed early this morning (20th) and will approach the waters northeast of the Philippines from the west-northwest. The Meteorological Agency stated that environmental conditions are favorable for typhoon development, with a high probability of it becoming a moderate typhoon. It is estimated to be closest to Taiwan on the 25th, but path changes still need to be observed.
The Central Meteorological Agency issued a typhoon formation message early this morning. The tropical depression, originally located west of Guam, has developed into a light typhoon, designated as No. 7, Mikala (named by Thailand: MEKKHALA). It is predicted to move towards the waters south of Ryukyu, turning north from west-northwest.
The Meteorological Agency stated today that Typhoon Mikala is still far from Taiwan this weekend. However, before the 22nd, guided by the Pacific High, it will approach the waters northeast of the Philippines from the west-northwest. During this period, environmental conditions are favorable for typhoon development, thus the probability of it becoming a moderate typhoon is quite high, and its radius will also expand slightly.
The Meteorological Agency stated that from the 23rd onwards, the Pacific High's strength will weaken, and Typhoon Mikala is expected to turn north, subsequently moving north along the waters east of Taiwan. It is projected to be closest to Taiwan on the 25th.
The Meteorological Agency stated that although the current path suggests the typhoon's cloud system will have a limited impact on Taiwan, there is considerable uncertainty in the path forecast. It is still not ruled out that the typhoon might take a more westerly path northward, which would increase its impact on Taiwan and its surrounding waters.
The Meteorological Agency also reminded that after the typhoon moves north, Taiwan's environment will change to a southwest wind. After the 25th, the weather in southern Taiwan will become unstable, and localized afternoon thunderstorms will occur in other areas.
According to information from the Central Meteorological Agency, as of 8 AM today, the center of Typhoon Mikala was located at 14.5 degrees North latitude and 137.8 degrees East longitude, moving west at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour. The central pressure is 990 millibars, with maximum wind speeds near the center of 25 meters per second and instantaneous maximum gusts of 33 meters per second. The average radius of the seven-level wind is 120 kilometers. (Editor: Liu Xianghua)
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