TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Typhoon Fung-wong and a northeast monsoon are expected to bring rain and wind across much of Taiwan in the first half of this week, according to the Central Weather Administration.
As of 2 a.m., Fung-wong was about 580 km south of Eluanbi, moving northwest at 15 kph, per CNA. Maximum sustained winds reached 126 kph, with gusts of up to 162 kph and a storm radius of 250 km.
From Monday evening to Tuesday, heavy rain is expected in the north, east, and the Hengchun Peninsula. On Wednesday, central and southern Taiwan may also see heavy or torrential rain.
By Thursday, the storm will weaken and move away, with rain easing across most regions except the north, where scattered heavy showers may persist. The CWA said Fung-wong's path and intensity remain uncertain.
The CWA forecasted winds up to 8 or above on the Beaufort scale, from Tainan northward, including Keelung’s north coast, the east, the Hengchun Peninsula, and offshore islands. From Miaoli to Changhua, the Hengchun Peninsula, and Penghu, winds could reach up to 11.
Waves over three meters are expected along Keelung’s north coast, eastern Taiwan, the southwest coast, the Hengchun Peninsula, and Penghu. Waves could reach above six meters in the southeast waters, and the public is advised to avoid seaside activities.
The CWA predicted that most parts of Taiwan have a greater than 70% chance of being affected by the storm's radius, per UDN. In Tainan, Kaohsiung, Chiayi County and City, and Yunlin, the probability is at or above 90%.
Work and classes will be suspended only if a typhoon brings storm-force winds within four hours, or if forecast rainfall exceeds 200 mm in the mountains or 350 mm in the lowlands, and damage is occurring or is likely. The announcement of work and class suspensions, however, remains at the discretion of each local government.
