Taiwan Braces for Arrival of Typhoon Maria|瑪莉亞來勢洶洶 今晚至明上午影響最鉅

Typhoon Maria is bearing down on Taiwan, Experts warn that strong gust could hit northern Taiwan and Matsu. Besides, heavy rain is also expected and residents in the north of Changhua, north of Hualien and Matsu are advised to stay cautious unil its power weakens in the afternoon of the 11th.


Northern Taiwan experienced intermittent rain on July 10. Typhoon Maria is currently bearing down on Taiwan, and the rain and winds started picking up during the afternoon. The Central Weather Bureau says the period when Typhoon Maria will have the strongest impact on Taiwan is between the evening of July 10 and the morning of July 11.

The typhoon will virtually affect all of Taiwan between late night tonight and tomorrow morning. The northern and eastern parts will bear the brunt.

The CWB adds residents of areas to the north of Changhua, north of Hualien and Matsu need to remain vigilant as the typhoon approaches. Meanwhile, meteorologists remind the public that Typhoon Maria is moving very quickly, and even though the accumulated rainfall won't be too high, there may be sudden heavy showers and the Tamshui River estuary and low-lying areas need to be on the alert for flooding and saltwater intrusion.

There won't be the so-called spring tide early morning tomorrow, there will be mid-tide. The rise and fall will be more obvious at coastal areas, and there may be some saltwater intrusion.

The CWB says Typhoon Maria may bring Beaufort 12 winds and up to Beaufort 14 winds to northern Taiwan. Meanwhile, daytime temperatures in Hualien and Taitung may reach 36 degrees Celsius, and Taitung could also experience foehn winds.