Typhoon Ragasa Tracks Northwest, Potential for Further Storm Development in Region
Manila, Philippines – Typhoon Ragasa, designated as the 18th typhoon of the season, is currently tracking northwestward across the Pacific Ocean, as of 3:00 am local time on September 19th. The storm was located approximately 1230km northeast of Manila, Philippines, wiht a central air pressure of 998 hpa and maximum sustained winds of 68 km/h (195m per second).
This year’s typhoon season has already produced 16 storms, but as of today, September 19th, no typhoons have made a direct impact on the Korean peninsula. However, forecasters are monitoring Ragasa’s path and the development of other tropical disturbances, including activity near Okinawa, Japan, wich could lead too the formation of additional typhoons – potentially named “Raccoon” and “Copy Aloy” – in the coming days. The name ‘Ragasa’ originates from Filipino nomenclature, with ‘Dagasa’ variations meaning ‘fast movement.’
As of 3:00 am on september 20th, Ragasa had moved to approximately 1130 km northeast of Manila. Further projections indicate the storm will continue to move northwest, reaching a position near 1040 km northeast of Manila by 3:00 am on September 21st, and 790km northeast of Manila by 3:00 pm on September 22nd. By 3:00 am on September 23rd, the typhoon is expected to be located near 540km northeast of Manila.
The potential for additional storm development in the region underscores the continued risk to East Asia throughout the autumn months. Authorities are closely monitoring these systems for any shifts in trajectory that could threaten the Korean peninsula and other coastal areas.
