Taiwan Issues Sea and Land Typhoon Warnings as Typhoon Bavi Approaches
Taipei, Taiwan – July 10, 2026 — Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued sea and land typhoon warnings for Typhoon Bavi as the storm’s outer circulation continues to move closer to the island.
The land typhoon warning was issued at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, with the initial warning areas covering New Taipei City, Yilan County, and Hualien County, where the earliest impacts of the typhoon are expected. The weather agency also scheduled a press briefing at 6:40 a.m. to provide the latest forecast and emergency updates.
Strong Winds and Dangerous Waves Expected
The CWA warned that Friday and Saturday will bring rough weather conditions to many parts of Taiwan, particularly along the northern and eastern coastlines, including Orchid Island (Lanyu), Green Island, the Hengchun Peninsula, and the Matsu Islands.
Wave heights around Taiwan are forecast to exceed 3 meters, while eastern coastal areas, Orchid Island, Green Island, and the Hengchun Peninsula could experience waves of more than 6 meters.
Authorities strongly urged residents and visitors to avoid beaches, coastlines, and other waterfront areas due to the danger of large waves and powerful surf.
Strong Wind Advisory Covers Much of Taiwan
The weather bureau has also issued a strong wind advisory for much of Taiwan as Typhoon Bavi and its outer rainbands intensify.
Areas expected to experience sustained winds of Level 6 or higher and gusts reaching Level 8 or above include:
- Keelung City
- New Taipei City
- Taoyuan City
- Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County
- Miaoli County
- Taichung City
- Changhua County
- Yunlin County
- Chiayi County
- Tainan City
- Kaohsiung City
- Pingtung County
- Yilan County
- Hualien County
- Taitung County, including Orchid Island and Green Island
- Penghu County
- Lienchiang County (Matsu)
Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel, and closely monitor official weather advisories.
Typhoon Bavi’s Latest Position
As of 5:30 a.m. Friday, the center of Typhoon Bavi was located approximately 750 kilometers east of Eluanbi, Taiwan’s southernmost point.
The typhoon was moving northwest at 22 to 26 kilometers per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 45 meters per second, equivalent to a Category 14 typhoon on Taiwan’s wind scale. Its storm-force wind radius extended approximately 380 kilometers from the center.
Authorities continue to monitor Typhoon Bavi closely and are urging the public to complete storm preparations, avoid coastal and mountainous areas, and follow instructions from local governments as weather conditions deteriorate.
