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Taiwan to be clear of typhoon's radius by late Saturday: CWA
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan will be outside the storm radius of Typhoon Bavi by late Saturday night or early Sunday morning after it reached the island's northeastern tip at around 1 a.m. Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
South China Morning Post
· Jul 5, 2026
US Pacific islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centres and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10.00am (0000 GMT) on Monday with winds of 260 kilometres (160 miles) per hour – equivalent to a category 5 hurricane – and gusts of up to 315kph. The National Weather Service (NWS) called the typhoon “very...
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The Tribune
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands
Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuations and high alerts. With maximum sustained winds of 144 kph (89 mph) near its centre, Typhoon Bavi is forecast to pass north of Taiwan on Saturday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather []
RAPPLER
· Jun 21, 2026
Francisco now a typhoon, expected to enhance southwest monsoon
Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) is located 1,055 kilometers east of Central Luzon on Sunday afternoon, June 21
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 24, 2026
Parts of southern Taiwan forecast to receive heavy rain on Thursday
Taipei, June 24 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has forecast localized heavy rain in southern Taiwan beginning early Thursday morning, with sporadic showers or thunderstorms in other areas of the country that day.
The Watchers
· Jun 21, 2026
Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase
Typhoon Mekkhala, locally named Francisco in the Philippines, intensified into a typhoon east of Luzon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen to 165 km/h (103 mph) while tracking west-northwestward across the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Source
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Taufan Super Bavi hampiri wilayah Pasifik, dijangka bawa ombak setinggi bangunan 10 tingkat
GUAM: Penduduk di Guam dan Kepulauan Mariana Utara mula berpindah ke pusat pemindahan kecemasan beberapa jam sebelum Taufan Super Bavi dijangka membadai wilayah Pasifik milik Amerika Syarikat (AS) itu. Taufan Super Bavi diramalkan bergerak ke arah barat merentasi kawasan itu sekitar pukul 10 pagi Isnin (waktu tempatan) dengan kelajuan angin mencecah 260 kilometer sejam, bersamaan ... Read more The post Taufan Super Bavi hampiri wilayah Pasifik, dijangka bawa ombak setinggi bangunan 10 tingkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Guam braces for Super Typhoon Bavi, up to 145 MPH winds
Residents of the U.S. territory of Guam are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions from Super Typhoon Bavi, which may hit the Western Pacific island as a Category 5 storm. Super Typhoon Bavi has winds of 145 mph, which is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane, as of Friday morning ET, which is very early []...Click to read more
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi: Powerful Storm Takes Aim at China As Taiwan’s Capital Shuts Schools
Typhoon Bavi, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph (96 mph), was first expected to pass north of Taiwan, bringing heavy rains to the island of 23 million people from Friday night into Saturday. Schools were closed Friday in Taipei, the island's capital, and fishing boats have been tied up close together in ports in northern Taiwan.
BERNAMA
· Jun 27, 2026
World : Typhoon Mekkhala Approaches Kanto's Pacific Coast, Japan, 1 Dead In Landslide
TOKYO, June 27 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Typhoon Mekkhala was heading along central Japan's Pacific coast but is expected to skirt Tokyo on Saturday after another typhoon passed close to the area earlier in the day, leaving one dead and three injured, the weather agency and local authorities said.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan puts 29,000 soldiers on standby as powerful super Typhoon Bavi fast approaches
At least 15 people have died in southern Philippines after Typhoon Bavi swept through the island nation. The storm, spanning 1,000 kilometres at its widest point, is now heading towards Taiwan and Japan. Dozens of flights and schools across the region have been cancelled as locals prepare for Typhoon Bavi. Taiwanese authorities have put 29,000 soldiers on standby as the weather system is expected to bring up to one metre of rainfall.
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering
Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
Euronews
· Jul 6, 2026
'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
The eye of the Category 5 super typhoon passed over the tiny island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 241 km/h, also hitting the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan.
Times of India
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds
Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable for weeks. Residents are urged to seek shelter as the powerful typhoon approaches.
Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific Islands
There were few cars on the roads in Guam on Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the island. The post ‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific Islands appeared first on Vanguard News.
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi
People in the Northern Mariana Islands – remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean – are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, which experts say could bring winds of over 180 miles per hour.
The Japan Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands
The very powerful typhoon was located over the sea east of the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon and is expected to make landfall in China on Sunday.
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Related coverage for "Taiwan to be clear of typhoon's radius by late Saturday: CWA": Arab Times Online — Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands. Associated Press — LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China. South China Morning Post — US Pacific islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi. Reuters — Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China. Egyptian Gazette — Super typhoon threatens US Pacific. The Tribune — Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands. RAPPLER — Francisco now a typhoon, expected to enhance southwest monsoon. Focus Taiwan — Parts of southern Taiwan forecast to receive heavy rain on Thursday. The Watchers — Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase. Utusan Malaysia — Taufan Super Bavi hampiri wilayah Pasifik, dijangka bawa ombak setinggi bangunan 10 tingkat. Off The Press — Guam braces for Super Typhoon Bavi, up to 145 MPH winds. Latestly.com — Typhoon Bavi: Powerful Storm Takes Aim at China As Taiwan’s Capital Shuts Schools. BERNAMA — World : Typhoon Mekkhala Approaches Kanto's Pacific Coast, Japan, 1 Dead In Landslide. Sky News Australia — Taiwan puts 29,000 soldiers on standby as powerful super Typhoon Bavi fast approaches. The Independent — Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering. Borneo Bulletin — ‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands. Euronews — 'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands. Times of India — ‘Very dangerous’ Super Typhoon barrels towards US Pacific islands with 280 kmph winds. Vanguard News — ‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific Islands. NPR News — Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi. The Japan Times — Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands