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Taiwan Typhoon Report

SCHOOL CLOSURES ANNOUNCED
for Tuesday, July 8th
  • Kaohsiung City
    • Taoyuan District
    • Taoyuan District
    • Taoyuan District
  • Tainan City
    • Sinying District (新營區)
    • Yanshuei District (鹽水區)
    • Baihe District (白河區)
    • Liouying District (柳營區)
    • Houbi District (後壁區)
    • Dongshan District (東山區)
    • Madou District (麻豆區)
    • Siaying District (下營區)
    • Lioujia District (六甲區)
    • Guantian District (官田區)
    • Jiali District (佳里區)
    • Syuejia District (學甲區)
    • Sigang District (西港區)
    • Cigu District (七股區)
    • Jiangjyun District (將軍區)
    • Beimen District (北門區)
  • Chiayi County
    • Jhongpu Township Kindergarten
    • Lioujiao Township Nursery School,Chiayi County
    • Budai Township Nursery
    • Chiayi County Liou Jia Junior High School
    • Shuishang Junior High School
    • Chiayi County Jhuci Senior High School
    • Chia-Yi County Jong-Ho Junior High School
    • Chiayi County Dong Rong Junior High School
    • Nursery School of Puzi City, Chiayi County
    • Jhuci Township, Chiayi County Nursery
    • Guang Hua Elementary School, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County
    • Dongshih Township Nursery
    • Tai Shing Elementary School, Chiayi County
    • Chiayi County Yijhu Township Guang-Rung Elementary School
 

If you were scheduled to go to work in any of these or surrounding areas, please be sure to check before going in.

Taiwan Typhoons

Tropical Storm Danas

Updated: 7/6/2025

MOVEMENT PATH AND TIMELINE
The eye is projected to reach south of Taichung late July 6 or early July 7, traverse across the island, and exit Taiwan’s eastern coast into the Taiwan Strait by the afternoon of July 7.

STORM STRENGTH (WIND SPEEDS)
The storm is classified as a light typhoon, potentially approaching moderate strength as it nears landfall. CWA data show maximum sustained winds around 20 m/s (approximately 72 kph or 45 mph), with gusts reaching up to around 28 m/s (approximately 101 kph or 63 mph).

EXIT TIME
The storm’s eye is expected to exit Taiwan into the Taiwan Strait by the afternoon of July 7, marking the end of its direct impact.

STORM EYE LANDFALL TIMING & LOCATION
Typhoon Danas is expected to make landfall over southern Taiwan, likely between late night July 6 and early morning July 7, with the eye passing over the coast just south of Taichung.

24-Hour Storm Track

24 Hour Storm Track

Taiwan Rainfall Forecast Next 48 Hours

Taiwan Rainfall Forecast Image During Typhoon Next 12 Hours
Taiwan Rainfall Forecast Image During Typhoon Next 24 Hours
Taiwan Rainfall Forecast Image During Typhoon Next 36 Hours
Taiwan Rainfall Forecast Image During Typhoon Next 48 Hours

Taiwan Typhoon Statistics

During an average year a total of 26-27 tropical systems will develop. Four usually in the first 6 months of the year & the remaining 20+ during the last 6 months.

Typhoon Q & A

What things should one do to prepare for a typhoon?

  1. In the aftermath of many storms, the hardest hit areas can have their water mains shut down. This can last for several days. Having a 5 gallon bottle of water, or two, in a closet somewhere can make drinking, eating (and showering or using the toilet) a lot easier. It won't be any fun getting them, but if you are in an area apt to be hard hit, having them there will make you pretty happy if things go bad in terms of water in your neighborhood.
  2. Sea warnings are announced 24 in advance radius affecting shipping lanes. Land Warnings 18 hours in advance of the radius of the storm reaching land.
  3. After wind damage, the most common problem faced in Taiwan comes from flooding. If you are in an area that is likely to be hard hit and on a ground floor or in a basement structure, get yourself and your stuff to a second floor.

What does "maximum sustained wind" mean ?

The maximum sustained wind mentioned are the highest 1 min surface winds occurring within the circulation of the system. These "surface" winds are those observed (or, more often, estimated) to occur at the standard meteorological height of 10 m (33 ft) in an unobstructed exposure (i.e., not blocked by buildings or trees).

During a Typhoon/hurricane are you supposed to have the windows and doors on the storm side closed and the windows and doors on the lee side open?

NO! All of the doors and windows should be closed throughout the duration of the hurricane. The pressure differences between the inside of your house and the outside in the storm do not build up enough to cause your windows to blow out.

Stages

  1. Tropical Disturbance (Tropical Wave): Unorganized mass of thunderstorms, very little, if any, organized wind circulation.
  2. Tropical Depression: Has evidence of closed wind circulation around a center with sustained winds from 20-34 knots (23-39 mph), and the storm generally doesn't feel very good about itself.
  3. Tropical Storm: Maximum sustained winds are from 35-64 knots (40-74 mph). The storm is named once it reaches tropical storm strength.
    The Taiwan weather service categorizes Tropical Storms as Category 1 Typhoons. (In Taiwan there are only 3 storm levels.)
  4. Typhoon or Hurricane: Maximum sustained winds exceed 64 knots (74 mph). Fives categories below:
Categories of Typhoons, Hurricanes
Western Category Miles per Hour /
Kilometers per Hour
Taiwan Category Description
1 74 - 95 /
119 - 153
2

Damage primarily to shrubbery, trees, foliage, and unanchored homes. No real damage to other structures. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Low-lying coastal roads inundated, minor pier damage, some small craft in exposed anchorage torn from moorings.

2 96 - 110/
155 - 177
2

Considerable damage to shrubbery and tree foliage; some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Extensive damage to poorly constructed signs. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some window and door damage. No major damage to buildings.

Coast roads and low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 2 to 4 hours before arrival of hurricane center. Considerable damage to piers. Marinas flooded. Small craft in unprotected anchorages torn from moorings. Evacuation of some shoreline residences and low-lying areas required.

3 111 - 130 /
179 - 209

2, up to
113 mph / 182 kph

3, from
114 mph / 183 kph

Foliage torn from trees; large trees blown down. Practically all poorly constructed signs blown down. Some damage to roofing materials of buildings; some wind and door damage. Some structural damage to small buildings. Mobile homes destroyed.

Serious flooding at coast and many smaller structures near coast destroyed; larger structures near coast damaged by battering waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Flat terrain 5 feet or less above sea level flooded inland 8 miles or more. Evacuation of low- lying residences within several blocks of shoreline possibly required.

4 131 - 155 /
211 - 249
3

Shrubs and trees blown down; all signs down. Extensive damage to roofing materials, windows and doors. Complete failures of roofs on many small residences. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Flat terrain 10 feet or less above sea level flooded inland as far as 6 miles.

Major damage to lower floors of structures near shore due to flooding and battering by waves and floating debris. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Major erosion of beaches. Massive evacuation of all residences within 500 yards of shore possibly required, and of single-story residences within 2 miles of shore.

5 155 + /
250 +
3

Shrubs and trees blown down; considerable damage to roofs of buildings; all signs down. Very severe and extensive damage to windows and doors. Complete failure of roofs on many residences and industrial buildings. Extensive shattering of glass in windows and doors. Some complete building failures. Small buildings overturned or blown away. Complete destruction of mobile homes.

Major damage to lower floors of all structures less than 15 feet above sea level within 500 yards of shore. Low-lying escape routes inland cut by rising water 3 to 5 hours before hurricane center arrives. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5 to 10 miles of shore possibly required.