TAIWAN, July 9 — Just as Typhoon Danas made landfall in Taiwan, meteorologists are sounding the alarm about the potential formation of another, possibly larger typhoon system. Weather experts have reported that two tropical disturbances are currently developing over the ocean, with atmospheric conditions highly favorable for typhoon formation.
According to the popular meteorology page Observe the Weather, the typhoon season may intensify again within the next 10 days. Using the latest data from the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) model, experts predict that a large-scale monsoon trough—or “typhoon nest”—is likely to form over the South China Sea and the Northwest Pacific. This convergence zone, typically associated with tropical storm development, is expected to be more expansive than previous systems this year.
“The tropical ocean surface in July is showing signs of instability,” Observe the Weather noted. “Forecast models are consistently pointing toward the re-establishment of a large-scale system capable of generating powerful typhoons.”
Meteorologist Wu Derong also weighed in, citing the latest European and American weather model data. He confirmed that two tropical systems are brewing—one in the East China Sea and another south of Japan. However, these disturbances currently appear to be forming too far north to directly impact Taiwan.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s weather is already undergoing significant changes. The Central Meteorological Administration has issued a short-term weather outlook predicting unstable conditions from July 8 to July 11. The south of Taiwan is expected to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, while the rest of the island will also face brief downpours and possible local heavy rain, especially in central and southern mountainous areas.
From July 12 to July 14, moisture levels are forecast to decline slightly, though afternoon thunderstorms may still occur in several regions, with occasional brief showers in the south.
As the region braces for a potential new round of typhoons, residents are urged to stay informed through official weather updates and prepare accordingly for possible severe weather in the days ahead.
