The China Post
Date: July 5, 2016
By: Chanda JL
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Tropical storm Nepartak is approaching fast and could affect Taiwan as
Tropical storm Nepartak is approaching fast and could affect Taiwan as early as Wednesday, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Monday.
early as Wednesday, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Monday.
Nepartak is currently moving toward Taiwan in a northwesterly direction. If the subtropical high-pressure system north of Taiwan weakens, there is a chance that the tropical storm will turn north.
The tropical storm might be closer to the island when it turns northwards, creating a larger impact on Taiwan, reports say.
Lin Chih-hui from the CWB said that the tropical storm would be nearest to Taiwan on Thursday. There is a possibility that the CWB would issue a sea warning as Typhoon Nepartak is currently gaining strength, Lin said. [FULL STORY]
