As it approaches Taiwan and the northern portion of Luzon, tropical storm Gaemi will soon intensify into a typhoon. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center closely monitors Gaemi’s position while monitoring the other tropical storm, Prapiroon, off Hainan, China. Local agencies have issued warnings in Luzon.

Current Information

As of 18Z on July 21, 2024, Gaemi was located 17.6 degrees north, 129.9 degrees west, and was moving north-northeast at four mph. The

latest outlook on tropical storm Gaemi’s stats by the JTWC analyzed maximum winds of around 58 mph and a minimum central pressure of 991 millibars.

Current Warnings and Watches

The Central Weather Administration has not issued warnings or watches in Taiwan. Still, in the Philippines, PAGASA issued a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal One, meaning that the island of Luzon will be little impacted. If PAGASA issued you a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal One, please monitor additional advisories and inspect whether your house needs repair or reinforcements from the storm system.

Current Forecast

According to the cone forecast issued by the JTWC, Gaemi will curve and then make landfall in Taiwan by July 25th at midnight UTC, then move inwards to Fuzhou later on July 26th at midnight UTC.

Current Hazards

Tropical storm Gaemi will soon spread strong winds to the areas of Taiwan and Fuzhou and is expected to bring heavy rainfall there, making outside preparations difficult. Meanwhile, storm surges are expected to reach the Japanese islands of Ishigaki, Taketomi, Tarama, and Yonaguni, as well as the island of Taiwan, making them potentially life-threatening to those islands mentioned. Preparations should be completed by the time Gaemi lands in Taiwan by July 25th, 2024. Evacuate when directed by your officials, and stay tuned for updates about Gaemi’s status from your local weather agency. In the meantime, you can check our Force Thirteen’s live hurricane tracker here: https://www.youtube.com/live/0LO-JCqOMPo?si=fRmENlHWHpiX40P9.