Typhoon Jangmi Forms, Moving Toward Waters South of Ryukyu

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a typhoon formation notice this morning. A tropical depression located east of the Philippines has developed into a mild typhoon, designated as No. 6, Jangmi (international name JANGMI). It is forecast to move northwest toward the waters south of the Ryukyu Islands. Wu Der-rong, an adjunct associate professor at the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at National Central University, stated in his column that the latest US model simulations indicate that in five days, the average path of 'Jangmi' will pass near the Ryukyus and gradually turn northeast. Although there is no direct threat to Taiwan, the predicted path still has 'uncertainty' and requires close monitoring.