TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Typhoon Fung-wong (鳳凰) threatens northern and eastern Taiwan with hazardous rainfall as the storm moves into the South China Sea Monday (Nov. 10). Meteorologist Wu Der-romg (吳德榮) from National Central University (NCU, 中央大學) warns the typhoon's interaction with the northeast monsoon will create dangerous conditions across affected regions.
Weather models show the typhoon-monsoon interaction will peak Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 12-13), threatening disastrous rainfall in northern and eastern regions. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts indicated Sunday (Nov. 9) evening that intensifying conditions will produce heavier rainfall across affected areas.
Wu stated the combined effects pose significant flooding risks. Central and southern Taiwan face heavy rain and strong winds from the typhoon's circulation despite the storm's weakening intensity. The Central Weather Administration (CWA, 中央氣象署), Taiwan's meteorological agency, forecasts Typhoon Fung-wong may temporarily intensify after crossing Luzon Island.
Weather models show the storm entering the Taiwan Strait before impacting southwestern coastal areas. Severe weather may strike areas far from the typhoon's center, with dangerous winds and rainfall affecting broader regions. Conditions will gradually improve from south to north by Thursday (Nov. 14), though localized rain may continue in northern and eastern areas Friday (Nov. 15). Wu emphasized that proximity to the storm's eye does not determine weather severity. ◼
