The Joint Storm Warning Heart mentioned in its newest bulletin that “Gaimi” was a hurricane within the Philippine Sea early Wednesday, Taiwan time.
The hurricane had sustained winds of 109 miles per hour, which might make it a Class 2 hurricane if it occurred within the Atlantic Ocean.
All instances on the map are Taiwan time.
There’s a hurricane season all year long; nevertheless, most typhoons kind from early July to mid-December.
Most typhoons hit or hit locations just like the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan; they’ll additionally hit the Korean Peninsula, China, and Vietnam, bringing damaging winds and storm surges.
Typhoons have additionally hit U.S. territories, inflicting billions of {dollars} in devastating losses to locations like Guam. In Might final 12 months, Guam was hit by Tremendous Storm Mawar.
Sources and Notes
observe map Supply: Joint Storm Warning Heart
