Taiwan issued a sea typhoon warning at 2:30 p.m. on 9 July as Super Typhoon "Bavi" approached, with the initial alert area covering waters off northeastern Taiwan, southeastern Taiwan (including Lanyu and Green Island), and the Bashi Channel.
Social media videos posted by users in Taitung showed strong winds and rapidly building waves even before the storm's core reached Taiwan, with some commenters comparing the scene to a disaster movie.
According to weather authorities, Bavi's impact is expected to be most severe from the evening of 10 July through daytime on 11 July, with heavy rain and localized torrential downpours possible across many areas. Northern and central regions, as well as mountainous areas in the north, central Taiwan and the northeast, were highlighted as locations requiring close monitoring for higher-level rainfall.
Authorities also warned that winds are expected to strengthen from the afternoon of 9 July. On 10 July, coastal areas may see gale-force gusts, with stronger gusts forecast from the evening of 10 July through 11 July. Authorities cited areas including Taoyuan, Yilan, Matsu, Lanyu, and Green Island as potentially facing the strongest winds.
China's National Meteorological Center forecast that Typhoon Bavi may make landfall on or pass close to the northern coast of Taiwan during the daytime on 11 July, before moving toward the coastal areas from central Fujian to southern Zhejiang.
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