According to the latest storm bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PASAGA), at 4:00 p.m. (local time) on July 23, the eye of storm Gaemi was located 325km east of Basco, Batanes, Philippines. north. The storm is moving north at a speed of 15km/h.
Typhoon Gaemi continues to strengthen, currently the wind speed near the center of the storm reaches 150km/h, with gusts up to 185km/h.
Storm forecast models indicate that the storm will turn northwest and approach the Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture of Japan, early on July 24, before continuing to move northwest and making landfall. Yilan district in northeastern Taiwan (China) late on July 24.
Gaemi is likely to weaken slightly on land but still remain at typhoon intensity, continue to track northwest and make landfall again in Fujian province, China, early on July 25.
After landfall, Gaemi may weaken as it moves northwest through Fujian and then Jiangxi provinces in China until July 26 before dissipating in northern Jiangxi province early on July 27.
Some uncertainties remain in the forecast for the storm's path and intensity, and significant changes in the coming days cannot be ruled out.
PAGASA has issued a rainfall warning of 100-200mm across Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, the northern and eastern mainland of Cagayan and Ilocos Sur provinces until noon on July 25.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Metro Manila on the morning of July 23.
The government of Iloilo City, Iloilo Province, Philippines, issued an evacuation order for residents in the city's coastal villages as well as Molo and Arevalo districts due to heavy rains and possible flooding.
At least 61 houses in several coastal residential areas in Iloilo City were damaged by large waves.
Airlines in the Philippines canceled some flights connecting Manila with Basco and Tuguegarao due to unfavorable weather conditions. Several classes across Luzon were suspended due to inclement weather.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a red warning (medium level on a three-level scale) for high waves and storm surge across the Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture. A yellow alert is in place throughout the rest of Okinawa Prefecture.
The Taiwanese (Chinese) government has suspended all ferry flights connecting the islands of Taitung and Green Island, Orchid Island and Ryukyu Island from July 23 to 25.
Trains between A Ly Son and Gia Nghia stations are suspended from July 23, while services in A Ly Son tourist area are suspended from July 24-25.
According to Taiwan's (China) Weather Administration CWA, the third storm in the 2024 Pacific hurricane season is predicted to be closest to the island from July 24-25.
