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This year's No. 29 typhoon "Qiangpi" has continued to intensify after its formation. It currently maintains the level of a strong typhoon, with a central pressure of 910 hPa and an average storm radius of Category 7 winds of 250 kilometers.
The strong stage "Qiang Pi" is approaching fiercely. (Picture taken from Central Meteorological Administration)
This year's No. 29 typhoon "Qiangpi" is approaching fiercely, and the eye of the typhoon is clearly visible. However, the weather agency's forecast path continues to move northward. The latest 120-hour typhoon wind attack probability of major cities and outlying islands in Taiwan continues to increase, with the highest 62% in Keelung County and Yilan County.
The current intensity of Typhoon "Qiangpi" remains at the level of a strong typhoon. Its center position at 2 am today is in the sea 1,800 kilometers southeast and east of Eluanbi. It is moving northwest and west at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour. The central pressure is 910 hPa, and the average storm radius of Category 7 winds is 250 kilometers.
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The latest report from the Meteorological Administration pointed out that the latest 120-hour probability of typhoon storms in major cities and outlying islands in Taiwan continues to increase. The six counties and cities in the northern and northern areas of Kitao, Tao, and Yihua are all above 50%. Among them, the highest probability of invasion is 62% in Keelung County and Yilan County. The south of Hsinchu and Taitung areas continue to be revised downward.
The probability of typhoons hitting major cities and outlying islands in Taiwan in the latest 120 hours continues to increase. (Picture taken from Central Meteorological Administration)
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Six counties and cities in northern Taiwan, including Taoyihua and Taipei, will face the storm.
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Lin Deen, a doctor of atmospheric sciences at National Taiwan University, pointed out that there are obvious differences in the future path of typhoon Qianbi among the numerical forecast models of various countries: some models predict that the typhoon will turn north near Ishigaki Island or Miyako Island, which will have less impact on Taiwan; other models continue to predict that Qianbi may land in Taiwan. He emphasized that around Thursday (22nd) will be an important observation time point to judge the subsequent path, and described the two paths as "edge ball" and "straight ball duel".
The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a warning that cold air will affect the central and eastern regions of my country from the 20th to the 21st, accompanied by cooling and strong winds; from the 21st to the 24th, there will be continuous rain, snow and strong winds in northern Xinjiang. The local accumulated precipitation is large, and safety management of transportation, tourism, agriculture and animal husbandry needs to be strengthened.

The Central Meteorological Administration pointed out that Typhoon No. 29 Qiangpi this year is currently a strong typhoon, and its forecast path continues to move northward. When it is closest to Taiwan from Friday to Saturday, it will gradually move northward and develop towards Japan. It will be cloudy to sunny across Taiwan, with scattered rainfall in some areas. The temperature and air quality conditions are as stated in the report.

On the evening of the 19th, a venomous snake umbrella section about 1.3 meters long appeared on the side road of Lufeng Elementary School in Tianwei Township, Changhua County. After being frightened, it crawled through the fence and entered the campus. A citizen named Lin witnessed the incident and took a video to post on Facebook to remind nearby residents and students to be vigilant and avoid being bitten by venomous snakes. Umbrella snakes are common and highly venomous snakes in Taiwan. They are active at night and have a gentle temperament. They often choose to escape when disturbed.

The strong typhoon Qiangpi is about 2,030 kilometers away from Taiwan and is expected to have the most severe impact on Taiwan from Friday to Saturday. The northeast monsoon will strengthen from Wednesday and it will turn rainy and cooler in the northern and eastern half. Coinciding with the National Liberation Day holiday, the Meteorological Administration reminds the public to prepare for typhoons in advance and pay attention to long waves and severe weather changes.

Typhoon Qiangbi continues to intensify, and various countries have different path forecasts. The Taiwan Meteorological Administration predicts that it may turn north near Ishigaki Island, while the Japanese model predicts that it will move westward and land in Taiwan. Experts point out that the difference in path is due to different predictions of the strength of the Pacific high pressure. There is a high chance of rainfall in various places from Friday to Saturday, and heavy rains need to be watched in the northern and eastern half.