Typhoon No. 8 "Fig" forms, two typhoons appear in the Western Pacific
Quick Look
- 8 "Fig" formed this morning and is located in the Western Pacific, but has no impact on Taiwan.
- Strong channel "Mikra" is located southeast of Eluanbi and will turn north towards Ryukyu, reminding local people to pay attention.
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Typhoon No. 8 "Fig" has formed this morning, and there are now two typhoons in the western Pacific. (Picture taken from the Central Meteorological Administration)
Strong Typhoon "Mikola" is currently 630 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi. Starting today (23rd), it will gradually turn northward and head towards Ryukyu. People who plan to go there should pay attention to the typhoon dynamics. In addition, Typhoon No. 8 "Fig" has formed this morning, but it will not have an impact on Taiwan.
According to observations from the Central Meteorological Administration, Typhoon No. 8 "Fig" has formed at 8 a.m. this morning. The center of Typhoon "Fig" is at 15.2 degrees north latitude and 145.9 degrees east longitude, moving westward at a speed of 16 kilometers per hour. It is expected that the path will gradually turn northward like "Mikra".
Strong Typhoon "Mikra" was centered at 18.8 degrees north latitude and 125.2 degrees east longitude at 8 a.m. this morning. It used to move north-northwest at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour, and began to turn north, approaching the waters near Ryukyu.
The Facebook weather fan page "Taiwan Typhoon Forum | Weather Emergency" pointed out that "Fig" is currently located in the waters near Guam and will turn north. It will not affect Japan, let alone approach Taiwan, nor will it affect the future path of Typhoon Mikra.
