Typhoon Fengshen's Path Poses Significant Threat to Northern Taiwan

Northern Taiwan, including Taoyuan and parts of Yilan and Hualien, faces the most severe impact from the approaching typhoon.

Typhoon Fengshen, which formed in the early hours of today, is expected to traverse the central Philippines and enter the South China Sea. According to the weather enthusiast page "Watching Weather, Seeing Weather," once in the South China Sea, the typhoon will be positioned at the edge of the Pacific high-pressure system. This location will cause its path to shift slightly northward or northwestward. The degree of this northward deviation is crucial, as it will directly influence the convergence zone of air currents. If this convergence zone is very close to the northern landmass of Taiwan, the accumulated rainfall could be substantial.

Based on current model predictions, "Watching Weather, Seeing Weather" indicates that the areas north of Taoyuan, along with Yilan and northern Hualien, will experience the most intense effects of this combined weather phenomenon. The rainfall is anticipated to be most significant from tomorrow evening through next Wednesday.