Brian Jeffrey
Typhoon Yagi, currently swirling east of Luzon Island in the Philippines, is gathering strength and is predicted to venture into the East Sea by tomorrow evening, potentially strengthening into a highly severe storm.
As per the latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting released on September 2nd, Typhoon Yagi is presently positioned in the waters to the east of Luzon Island. As of 10 AM, the typhoon had maximum sustained winds ranging from 62-74 km/h (force 8), with gusts reaching speeds of up to 102 km/h (force 11). Yagi is moving in the northwest direction at approximately 20 km/h.
The forecast indicates that in the next 24 hours, Yagi will continue its current trajectory, moving in a west-northwest direction while gaining strength. By 10 AM tomorrow (September 3rd), the typhoon is forecasted to be over the northeastern waters off Luzon Island, with maximum sustained winds of 75-88 km/h (force 9) and gusts exceeding 118 km/h (force 12). The eastern part of the northern East Sea will be impacted, with a disaster risk level of 3.
Over the subsequent 24 to 48 hours, Yagi is expected to progress westward at a speed around 10 km/h, further intensifying as it enters the East Sea.
By 10 AM on September 4th, Yagi is anticipated to have maximum sustained winds of 89-102 km/h (force 10) with gusts up to 118 km/h (force 12). Once again, the eastern part of the northern East Sea will be affected, with the disaster risk level remaining at 3.
Looking ahead to September 5th, the typhoon is set to continue its westward path at about 15 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 103-117 km/h (force 11) and gusts reaching 133-150 km/h (force 14). This poses a significant threat to the northern areas of the northern East Sea, maintaining a disaster risk level of 3.
Meteorologists foresee that from September 4th to 6th, Typhoon Yagi could intensify significantly in the northeastern section of the East Sea, with maximum wind speeds potentially escalating to force 12 and gusts up to force 15 near the storm’s center.
Over the next 24 hours, wave heights in the eastern part of the northern East Sea are predicted to range from 2 to 4 meters. From September 4th to 6th, wave heights may surge to 5 to 7 meters, creating extremely hazardous conditions for maritime vessels.
“Commencing from the afternoon and evening of September 3rd, Typhoon Yagi is forecasted to traverse into the East Sea. By September 3rd, winds in the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea are expected to build up to force 6, with areas near the eye of the storm experiencing force 8 winds and gusts exceeding force 11. The sea is likely to become extremely turbulent and unsafe for maritime operations,” cautioned the meteorological agency.
