Meteorological Department

[Update]According to the latest data from the Meteorological Bureau, Typhoon Danas Center landed in Chiayi at around 23:40 on the 6th. Its storm circle has covered Penghu, Miaoli, Nantou, Taitung and Hualien, posing a threat to all parts of Taiwan and Penghu.

(Central News Agency reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, 6th) According to observations by the Meteorological Administration, the intensity of Typhoon Danas has increased again in the past three hours, and the center is about to land in the area of ​​Jianan, Taiwan. The Meteorological Bureau said that seven stocks of Penghu Dongji Island and Tainan both observed strong gusts of level 16, reminding the public to pay special attention.

According to observations by the Central Meteorological Administration, the center of Typhoon Danas at 11:00 tonight is 23.2 degrees north latitude and 120.0 degrees east longitude, that is, about 60 kilometers southeast of Penghu, turning northeast to north and northeast at a speed of 25 revolutions per hour, and the maximum wind speed near the center is 40 meters per second.

The Meteorological Bureau stated that the intensity has increased slightly in the past three hours. The center is currently near the sea junction of Chiayi and Tainan, and is about to land. It will move north and east in the future. Its storm circle has enveloped Penghu, south of Taichung, Nantou, Taitung and Hualien, posing a threat to all parts of Taiwan and Penghu. The wind and rain in the southern and Penghu continue, and the wind and rain in the central region are gradually increasing.

The Meteorological Administration continues to issue strong wind warnings, which are estimated to last until 1:15 am on the 7th. When the typhoon approaches, an average wind of level 12 or above gusts of level 14 will occur. Please enter solid buildings immediately and stay away from elevated roads, bridges or overpasses, eagle frames, windows, trees, cars or other items that can be blown by strong winds. Driving should slow down and walk lower your body shape and pay attention to safety. If it is located in mountainous areas and open areas, it should be covered as soon as possible.

Meteorological Bureau forecaster Liu Yuqi said at a press conference at 11:40 tonight that the central location of Danas is about to land in the coastal area of ​​Chiayi, and the south of Yunlin will be the most obvious time for storms, so we must be on guard before the morning.

Liu Yuqi pointed out that during the movement of Danas’s center, the strong convective cloud system will bring obvious wind and rain to Tainan, Chiayi and other places. At present, strong gusts of level 16 have been observed in seven gusts of Penghu Dongji and Tainan, and the artificial station has also observed strong gusts of level 13.

Liu Yuqi reminded that as Danas approaches Tainan and Chiayi coastal areas, the wind will also expand inland. Therefore, Yunjianan is the most severe wind and rain, and the area north of Changhua is expected to become more obvious in the second half of the night.

In terms of rainfall, Liu Yuqi pointed out that with Danas heading north, the western half will be the most severe rain before tomorrow morning, and there will be a chance of short-term heavy rainfall in various places, including heavy rainfall in Penghu, Kaohsiung and Pingtung, and there will be local heavy rain opportunities in areas south of Miaoli.

Liu Yuqi said that from daylight tomorrow, rainfall in the central and southern regions will slow down, while rainfall in the north will be more obvious, and the overall rainfall will slow down after nightfall. 1140707

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