Typhoon "Chapaca" is generated! Meteorological Administration releases latest path
Quick Look
- This year's No.
- 31 typhoon "CEMPAKA" was generated at 14:00 on the 7th.
- The center is located at 20.0 degrees north latitude and 142.9 degrees east longitude.
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Why It Matters
This year's No. 31 typhoon "Chapaka" was formed on the afternoon of the 7th. The tropical depression originally located in the sea north of Guam developed into a mild typhoon, with the international name "CEMPAKA".
Latest track potential map of Typhoon Chapaka. (Taken from the official website of the Meteorological Administration)
This year's 31st typhoon "Chapaka" was formed today (7th) afternoon! The Central Meteorological Administration stated that the tropical depression originally located on the sea north of Guam developed into a mild typhoon at 14:00 this afternoon. It was numbered No. 31, with the international name "CEMPAKA" and its Chinese translation "Chapaka". It will move northwest and west in the future and will have no direct impact on Taiwan.
The center position of Typhoon Chapaca at 14:00 this afternoon was 20.0 degrees north latitude and 142.9 degrees east longitude, moving northwest to west at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour. The central air pressure is 995 hPa, the maximum wind speed near the center is 20 meters per second, the maximum instantaneous wind gust is 28 meters per second, and the average storm radius of Category 7 winds is 80 kilometers.
The Central Meteorological Administration stated that Typhoon "Chapaca" will not directly affect Taiwan's weather, but it will bring long waves. It is expected that from next Tuesday to next Thursday, there will be long waves on the north coast of Keelung, the eastern half of the coast (including Orchid Island and Green Island), and the Hengchun Peninsula. Pay special attention when going to the beach.
Open Questions
- What will be the detailed path and intensity changes of Typhoon Chapaka in the future?
- What is the specific degree and height of the impact of long waves on various coastal areas in Taiwan?





