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Man-yi Weakens to a Tropical Storm

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Former Typhoon Man-yi weakened to a tropical storm over the South China Sea on Monday.  At 10:00 a.m. EST on Monday the center of Tropical Storm Man-yi was located at latitude 18.6°N and longitude 115.4°E which put the center about 280 miles (450 km) south-southeast of Hong Kong.  Man-yi was moving toward the west-northwest at 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 993 mb.

Former Typhoon Man-yii weakened to a tropical storm after it hit Luzon on Sunday.  An eye was no longer present at the center of Man-yi’s circulation.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Man-yi.  Storms near the center of Man-yi still generated some upper level divergence that pumped mass away to the northeast of the tropical storm.  The removal of mass was less that the amount of mass converging in the lower levels of Tropical Storm Man-yi.  So, the surface pressure was increasing.

The distribution of wind speeds around Tropical Storm Man-yi became more asymmetrical as Man-yi moved over the South China Sea.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 275 miles (445 km) in the northern side of Man-yi’s circulation.  The large area of tropical storm force winds on the northern side of Tropical Storm Man-yi was partly due to Man-yi’s interaction with a high pressure system over China.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 150 miles (240 km) in the southern part of Tropical Storm Man-yi.

Tropical Storm Man-yi will move through an environment unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Man-yi will move over water where where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 27°C.  It will move under the eastern side of an upper level trough over China.  The upper level trough will produce southwesterly winds that will blow toward the top of Man-yi’s circulation.  Those winds will cause moderate vertical wind shear.  In addition, the high pressure system over China will transport colder, drier air toward Tropical Storm Man-yi.  The effects of moderate vertical wind shear and colder, drier air will cause Tropical Storm Man-yi to weaken during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Man-yi will move around the southern side of the high pressure system over China.  The high pressure system will steer Man-yi toward the west during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, Tropical Storm Man-yi will move toward Hainan.

Typhoon Yagi Hits Hainan

Typhoon Yagi hit Hainan on Friday morning.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday the center of Typhoon Yagi was located at latitude 20.2°N and longitude 109.8°E which put the center about 25 miles (40 km) west of Haikou, China.  Yagi was moving toward the west-northwest at 13 m.p.h. (20 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 140 m.p.h. (220 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 165 m.p.h. (265 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 928 mb.

Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hainan on Friday morning.  The core of Typhoon Yagi moved over the northeastern part of Hainan.  A small circular eye was present at the center of Yagi’s circulation.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  The strongest winds moved over the northern coastal regions of Hainan.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms revolved around the core of Yagi’s circulation.  Storms dropped heavy rain on Hainan and southern China.

The formation of concentric eyewalls on Thursday caused the size of Typhoon Yagi’s circulation to increase.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of Yagi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 185 miles (300 km) from the center of Typhoon Yagi.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Yagi was 28.3.  The Hurricane Size Index (HII) was 24.9 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 53.2.  Typhoon Yagi was similar in size to Hurricane Jeanne when Jeanne hit southeast Florida in 2004.  Yagi was stronger than Jeanne was.

Typhoon Yagi will move through an environment that will be somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 12 hours.  The center of Yagi’s circulation will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move through a region where the upper level winds are weak and there will be little vertical wind shear.  However, Typhoon Yagi may not intensify during the next 12 hours because the core of Yagi’s circulation was somewhat disrupted as it moved across Hainan.

Typhoon Yagi will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over China.  The high pressure system will steer Yagi toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Yagi will reach northeastern Vietnam in 12 hours.  Typhoon Yagi could still be the equivalent of a major hurricane when it reaches VIetnam.

Typhoon Yagi will continue to produce strong winds and heavy rain in parts of Hainan during the  next few hours.  Yagi will be capable of causing major damage in Hainan.  Heavy rain is likely to cause floods in some locations. Typhoon Yagi will also produce strong winds and heavy rain in parts of southern China.  Yagi will produce strong winds and heavy rain in southwestern Guangdong and Guangxi.  Typhoon Yagi will bring strong winds and heavy rain to northeastern Vietnam during the weekend.  Yagi is likely to cause floods in northeastern Vietnam.  Typhoon Yagi could also cause a storm surge of up to 10 feet (3 meters) along the coast of northeastern Vietnam.

Typhoon Yagi Passes South of Hong Kong

Powerful Typhoon Yagi passed south of Hong Kong on Thursday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Typhoon Yagi was located at latitude 19.3°N and longitude 112.5°E which put the center about 230 miles (370 km) south-southwest of Hong Kong.  Yagi was moving toward the west at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 150 m.p.h. (240 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 185 m.p.h. (295 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 923 mb.

The inner end of a rainband wrapped around the original eye and eyewall at the core of Typhoon Yagi and concentric eyewalls formed.  The formation of concentric eyewalls ended the intensification of Typhoon Yagi, but Yagi was still the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale.

A circular eye with a diameter of 23 miles (37 km) was at the center of Yagi’s circulation.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  A second outer ring of thunderstorms surrounded the inner eyewall.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Typhoon Yagi.  Storms near the core of Yagi generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.

The formation of concentric eyewalls caused the size of Typhoon Yagi’s circulation to increase.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 90 miles (145 km) from the center of Yagi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 205 miles (330 km) from the center of Typhoon Yagi.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Yagi was 31.6.  The Hurricane Size Index (HII) was 24.8 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 56.4.  Typhoon Yagi was similar in intensity to Hurricane Laura when Laura hit southwest Louisiana in 2020.  Yagi is bigger than Laura was.

Typhoon Yagi will move through an environment that will be favorable for intensification during the next 12 hours.  Yagi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge over the South China Sea.  The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Even though Typhoon Yagi will move through a favorable environment, the concentric eyewalls may prevent Yagi from intensifying.  If the inner eyewalls weakens, then Typhoon Yagi could weaken as well.  If the inner eyewall remains intact, then Typhoon Yagi could intensify during the next few hours.

Typhoon Yagi will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over China.  The high pressure system will steer Yagi toward the west during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Yagi will reach northeastern Hainan in 12 hours.  Typhoon Yagi is likely to be the equivalent of a major hurricane when it reaches Hainan.

Typhoon Yagi will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hainan.  Yagi will be capable of causing major damage in Hainan.  Heavy rain is likely to cause floods in some locations.  Typhoon Yagi could also cause a storm surge of up to 14 feet (4.3 meters) along the coast of northeastern Hainan.  Yagi will also bring strong winds and heavy rain to southwestern Guangdong and Guangxi.

 

Typhoon Yagi Rapidly Intensifies to Equivalent of a Major Hurricane

Typhoon Yagi rapidly intensified to the equivalent of a major hurricane over the South China Sea on Wednesday.  At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Typhoon Yagi was located at latitude 19.2°N and longitude 116.6°E which put the center about 275 miles (445 km) southeast of Hong Kong.  Yagi was moving toward the west at 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 125 m.p.h. (200 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 155 m.p.h. (250 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 968 mb.

Typhoon Yagi rapidly intensified to the equivalent of a majoro hurricane on Wednesday.  A circular eye was visible at the center of Yagi’s circulation.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Typhoon Yagi.  Storms near the core generated upper level divergence that pumped large amounts of mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of large amounts of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease rapidly.

The circulation around Typhoon Yagi increased in size as Yagi intensified rapidly.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 60 miles (95 km) from the center of Yagi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 140 miles (220 km) from the center of Typhoon Yagi.

The Hurricane Intensity Index (HII) for Typhoon Yagi was 23.6.  The Hurricane Size Index (HSI) was 16.2 and the Hurricane Wind Intensity Size Index (HWISI) was 39.8.  Typhoon Yagi was similar in intensity to Hurricane Dennis when Dennis hit Florida in 2005.  Yagi is larger than Dennis was.

Typhoon Yagi will move through an environment that will be very favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Yagi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge over the South China Sea. The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Typhoon Yagi will intensify during the next 24 hours.  Yagi could continue to intensify rapidly during the next few hours.  If the inner end of rainband wraps around the eye and eyewall in the core of Yagi’s circulation, then an eyewall replacement cycle could cause Typhoon Yagi to weaken.

Typhoon Yagi will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over China.  The high pressure system will steer Yagi toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Yagi will be south of Hong Kong in 24 hours.  Yagi will approach Hainan and the coast of southern China in 36 hours.  Typhoon Yagi is likely to be the equivalent of a major hurricane when it approaches Hainan and the coast of southern China.

Typhoon Yagi will bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern China later this week.  Yagi will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan.  Heavy rain is likely to cause floods in some locations.

 

Yagi Strengthens to a Typhoon Southeast of Hong Kong

Former Tropical Storm Yagi strengthened to a typhoon southeast of Hong Kong on Tuesday evening.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday the center of Typhoon Yagi was located at latitude 19.1°N and longitude 117.5°E which put the center about 315 miles (510 km) southeast of Hong Kong.  Yagi was moving toward the west-northwest at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 977 mb.

Former Tropical Storm Yagi intensified rapidly to a typhoon after it moved over the South China Sea.  A circular eye formed at the center of Yagi’s circulation.  The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the core of Typhoon Yagi.  Storms near the core generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away from the typhoon.  The removal of mass caused the surface pressure to decrease.

The circulation around Typhoon Yagi was symmetrical.  Winds to typhoon force extended out 35 miles (55 km) from the center of Yagi’s circulation.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 110 miles (185 km) from the center of Typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi will move through an environment that will be very favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Yagi will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.  It will move under the middle of an upper level ridge over the South China Sea. The upper level winds are weak near the middle of the ridge and there will be little vertical wind shear.  Typhoon Yagi will intensify during then next 24 hours.  Yagi could intensify rapidly to the equivalent of a major hurricane.

Typhoon Yagi will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over China.  The high pressure system will steer Yagi toward the west-northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track, the center of Typhoon Yagi will be south of Hong Kong in 36 hours.  Yagi will approach Hainan and the coast of southern China in 48 hours.  Typhoon Yagi could be the equivalent of a major hurricane when it approaches Hainan and the coast of southern China.

 

 

Tropical Storm Prapiroon Brings Wind and Rain to Hainan

Tropical Storm Prapiroon brought wind and rain to Hainan on Sunday.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon was located at latitude 19.1°N and longitude 109.9°E which put the center about 65 miles (105 km) south-southwest of Haikou, China.  Prapiroon was moving toward the northwest at 13 m.p.h. (21 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 992 mb.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon intensified on Sunday before the center moved over Hainan.  Microwave satellite images indicated that an eye was in the process of forming at the center of Prapiroon’s circulation as the tropical storm made landfall in Hainan.  The formative eye was surrounded by a ring of strong thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms.  Bands of showers and thunderstorms were revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon.

Winds to tropical storm force extended out 70 miles (110 km) from the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon.

The center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon made landfall on the south coast of Hainan near Lingshui.  The core of Prapiroon’s circulation moved across the center of Hainan.  Storms near the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon brought heavy rain and strong winds to much of Hainan.  Bands in the northern part of Hainan’s circulation were also bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to parts of southern China.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon will move around the southern side of a high pressure system over southern China.  The high pressure system will steer Prapiroon toward the northwest during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track Tropical Storm Prapiroon will move over the Gulf of Tonkin on Monday.  The center of Prapiroon’s circulation could approach the southern coast of China in 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon will continue to cause strong winds and locally heavy rain in Hainan during the next few hours.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.  Prapiroon will also bring gusty winds and heavy rain to parts of southern China and northeastern Vietnam.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Gaemi strengthened east of Luzon.  At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday the center of Tropical Storm Gaemi was located at latitude 17.2°N and longitude 125.7°E which put the center about 525 miles (845 km) south of Ishigakijima, Japan.  Gaemi was moving toward the north-northwest at 3 m.p.h. (5 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 992 mb.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon Forms Over South China Sea

Tropical Storm Prapiroon formed over the South China Sea on Saturday night.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon was located at latitude 16.3°N and longitude 111.2°E which put the center about 260 miles (460 km) south-southeast of Haikou, China.  Prapiroon was moving toward the west at 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 998 mb.

Former Tropical Depression 04W strengthened on Saturday night and the Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system as Tropical Storm Prapiroon.  The circulation around Tropical Storm Prapiroon was exhibiting a little more organization.  There were not a lot of thunderstorms near the center of Prapiroon’s circulation.  Thunderstorms were occurring in bands revolving around the center of Tropical Storm Prapiroon.

Although the circulation around Tropical Storm Prapiroon was large, the area of stronger winds was relatively small.  Winds to tropical storm force extended out 60 miles (95 km) from the center of Prapiroon’s circulation.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon will move through an environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours.  Prapiroon will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 30°C.   It will move under the southeastern part of an upper level ridge over China.  The upper level ridge will produce northeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Prapiroon’s circulation.  Those winds will cause moderate vertical wind shear.  The wind shear will inhibit intensification but the shear may not be strong enough to prevent some strengthening.  Tropical Storm Prapiroon could intensify a little during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon will move around the southern part of a high pressure system over eastern China.  The high pressure system will steer Prapiroon toward the northeast during the next 24 hours.  On its anticipated track Tropical Storm Prapiroon will move toward Hainan.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to Hainan during the next 24 hours.  Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Elsewhere over the Western North Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Gaemi strengthened gradually east of the Philippines.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday the center of Tropical Storm Gaemi was located at latitude 17.0°N and longitude 125.5°E which put the center about 485 miles (780 km) south of Ishigakijima, Japan.  Gaemi was moving toward the west-northwest at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h).  The maximum sustained wind speed was 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h).  The minimum surface pressure was 996 mb.

Tropical Storm Sanba Drops Heavy Rain on Southern China

Tropical Storm Sanba dropped heavy rain on parts of southern China on Thursday. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday the center of Tropical Storm Sanba was located at latitude 21.3°N and longitude 109.2°E which put it about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Beihai China. Sanba was moving toward the north-northeast at 8 m.p.h. (13 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1001 mb.

Tropical Storm Sanba dropped heavy rain on parts of Guangxi and Guangdong in southern China on Thursday. The center of Sanba’s circulation was still over the northeastern Gulf of Tonkin. Much of the northern half of Tropical Storm Sanba was over southern China. Part of the eastern side of Sanba’s circulation was over Hainan. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 60 miles (95 km) from the center of Tropical Storm Sanba.

An upper level trough over eastern Asia and an upper level ridge centered north of the Philippines were interacting to produce southwesterly winds that were blowing toward the top of Sanba’s circulation. Those winds were causing moderate vertical wind shear and they were also causing the distribution of thunderstorms to be asymmetrical. Thunderstorms were occurring in bands in the northern and eastern parts of Tropical Storm Sanba. Bands in the southern and western parts of Sanba’s circulation consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds.

Tropical Storm Sanba will be in an environment that is mostly unfavorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Sanba will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 28°C. The upper level trough over eastern Asia and the upper level ridge north of the Philippines will continue to cause moderate vertical wind shear. Almost half of Sanba’s circulation will be over land and increased friction will slow the wind in those areas. Tropical Storm Sanba is likely to weaken during the next 24 hours even if the center of circulation does not move over southern China.

The movement of Tropical Storm Sanba during the next 24 hours will depend on how strong the vertical wind shear is. If the wind shear is moderate and the upper and lower parts of Sanba’s circulation remain connected, then southwesterly winds will steer Tropical Storm Sanba toward the north-northeast. If Sanba moves north-northeast it will move inland over southern China. If the vertical wind shear gets stronger, then the upper level winds will push the top part of Sanba’s circulation toward the north-northeast. If the wind shear rips the top off of Tropical Storm Sanba, then the lower part of the circulation could meander over the northeastern Gulf of Tonkin during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Sanba will continue to drop heavy rain over southern China during the next 24 hours. Heavy rain will fall on parts of Guangxi and Guangdong. Prolonged heavy rain will cause floods in some locations.

Tropical Storm Sanba Forms East of Vietnam

Tropical Storm Sanba formed over the Gulf of Tonkin east of Vietnam on Wednesday. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Storm Sanba was located at latitude 18.9°N and longitude 108.2°E which put it about 180 miles (280 km) southeast of Haiphong, Vietnam. Sanba was moving toward the northwest at 9 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1003 mb.

A low pressure system over the Gulf of Tonkin east of Vietnam strengthened on Wednesday and the Japan Meteorological Agency designated the system as Tropical Storm Sanba. The distribution of thunderstorms in Tropical Storm Sanba was asymmetrical. Many of the thunderstorms were occurring in bands in the eastern side of Sanba’s circulation. Bands in the western part of Tropical Storm Sanba consisted primarily of showers and lower clouds. Storms near the center of Sanba’s circulation generated upper level divergence that pumped mass away to the west and north of the tropical storm. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 50 miles (80 km) in the eastern side of Tropical Storm Sanba. The winds in the western part of Sanba’s circulation were blowing at less than tropical storm force.

Tropical Storm Sanba will move through an environment somewhat favorable for intensification during the next 24 hours. Sanba will move over water where the Sea Surface Temperatures are near 28°C. It will move under the western part of an upper level ridge centered northwest of the Philippines. The upper level ridge will produce southeasterly winds that will blow toward the top of Sanba’s circulation. Those winds will cause some vertical wind shear but the wind shear will not be strong enough to prevent intensification. Some of the air circulating around the eastern side of Tropical Storm Sanba will flow over Hainan. The additional friction caused by the land will cause the air in that part of Sanba’s circulation to slow down. Tropical Storm Sanba could intensify gradually during the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Sanba will move around the western part of a high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Sanba toward the north-northwest during the next 24 hours. On its anticipated track the center of Tropical Cyclone Sanba will pass west of Hainan. Sanba will move toward northeastern Vietnam.

Bands in the eastern side of Tropical Storm Sanba are already producing gusty winds and locally heavy rain in parts of Hainan. Bands in the western side of Sanba’s circulation are bringing rain showers to parts of northern Vietnam. Tropical Storm Sanba will continue to produce gusty winds and locally heavy rain in parts of Hainan and northern Vietnam. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations.

Typhoon Talim Brings Wind and Rain to Southern China

Typhoon Talim brought wind and rain to southern China on Monday. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday the center of Typhoon Talim was located at latitude 21.3°N and longitude 110.5°E which put it about 10 miles (15 km) east of Zhanjiang, China. Talim was moving toward the west-northwest at 14 m.p.h. (22 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 75 m.p.h. (120 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 90 m.p.h. (145 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 973 mb.

The center of Typhoon Talim made landfall on the south coast of China near Zhanjiang on Monday. The size of the circulation around Typhoon Talim increased as it approached the coast. Winds to typhoon force extended out 65 miles (105 km) from the center of Talim’s circulation. Winds to tropical storm force extended out 155 miles (250 km) from the center of circulation.

The eye of Typhoon Talim was on the coast of southern China near Zhanjiang. The eye was surrounded by a ring of thunderstorms and the strongest winds were occurring in that ring of storms. Bands of showers and thunderstorms were dropping heavy rain over parts of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations. Winds blowing around the northern side of Typhoon Talim were pushing water toward the coast and the winds were generating a storm surge of up to seven feet (two meters).

Typhoon Talim will move around the southwestern part of a subtropical high pressure system over the Western North Pacific Ocean. The high pressure system will steer Talim toward the west-northwest during the next 36 hours. On its anticipated track, Typhoon Talim will move inland over southern China. Typhoon Talim will continue to bring strong winds and locally heavy rain to southern China during the next 36 hours. Talim will produce strong winds and heavy rain in southwestern Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Locally heavy rain could cause flash floods in some locations. Talim will also bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain to parts of northern Vietnam when it moves farther west.