Tropical Cyclone Information
(RSMC Tokyo - Typhoon Center Tropical Cyclone Advisory) Tropical Cyclone: All Click on map to zoom in Analysis Archive Notes on RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory 1-hour Estimated Position
Abbreviations used in the RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory PSTN : Center position MOVE : Movement direction and speed PRES : Central Pressure MXWD : Maximum wind speed(10min. average) iiHF : ii-hour Forecast
Unit conversions 1KT(knot) = 1.852 km/h = 0.5144 m/s 1NM(nautical mile) = 1.852 km
Super Typhoon Haitang
Super Typhoon Haitang is now making landfall in Taiwan. Yesterday, Haitang was a Category 5 typhoon, with winds at 160 mph (257 km/h) and gusts up to 195 mph (317 km/h), and is currently moving west-northwest at 14 knots (16 mph, 26 km/h). As of 12:00 GMT on July 16, Haitang was located at  20.7° N, 127.7° E.

Current Wind speeds are 140 mph, with gusts up to 165 mph , the typhoon is moving northwest at 13 mph. 

The Taiwan central weather bureau is expected to issue a sea warning later today and possibly a land warning tomorrow.