Sunday, September 27, 2015

Typhoon Dujuan Will Impact Taiwan on Mid Autumn Festival

Transportation News: 
Suhua Highway, North Cross-Island Highway(7), Yilan to Lishan highway are closed at noon. Dayulin to Toroko will be closed any time base on the typhoon strength. 
Highs Speed Train: the last schedule is at 3 pm for north and south bound.

Taiwan Railroad: 
West Coast railroad system: Northbound will be closed at 4 pm and Southbound will be closed at 5pm.

South Cross Island Railroad System is scheduled to close at 6 pm.  

East Coast Railroad System is closed.  
 
Update: You  might want to stock some water and food if you are in Taiwan especial in the north. It is super typhoon. Don't underestimate its strength. 

    These two pictures were taken in Penghu which is between Taiwan and China around 12 noon. The sea level is already rising. The high tide and the typhoon effects have already caused flood in a small village of  Penghu as the outskirt of the typhoon touched the east coast of Taiwan.
The source of Pictures: By Peter Wang who is an excellent local tour guide in Penghu.
If you need a tour guide in Penghu, he would  be a good choice for you.
https://www.facebook.com/ph.lohas?fref=ufi

 It is 3 days Mid Autumn Festival holiday starting on Sept 26-28. Every one expects to have fun BBQ parties with friends and families. But things do not always go with plans especial the changes are effected by natural phenomenons. Unfortunately Typhoon Dujuan, the 7th typhoon that impacts Taiwan on this holiday since 2008, will be expected to effect Taiwan around the coming Monday of 28 and Tuesday of 29.      Also the high tide effects will be more enhanced because of the supermoon. The estimation of the high tide will reach 50-60 cm high. So if you are on the low ground areas or nearby rivers, you should be cautious for your safety and avoid visiting beaches. 
     Tawain Weather Bureau is expected to announce the land warning at 5:30 pm and issue heavy rain warning in Yilan County, Keelung City, Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City and Hsinchu County.


Info Source: http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/prevent/warning/B20.htm?

If you are in Taiwan, enjoy the festival spirits and stay safe. 

If you are going to travel to Taiwan like me in the next few days, I wish you a safe fly. 

Happy Mid Autumn Festival! 


       

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Typhoon Goni Warning

8/20 Long Wave Warning is issued: Effect on 8/20--21 on  Northeast, East, and South Coasts. The wave is 1.5 meter to 3 meter high. Be cautious when playing or walking on the beaches.
Source Info
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7/prevent/warning/w37.htm?


Source Info
https://www.windyty.com/?33.688,139.790,5

Source Info:
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/prevent/typhoon/ty.htm?

Monday, August 10, 2015

Typhoon Soudelor's Strength and Destruction

Today's Wulai Village: 


Tornado in Tainan: 


The highway to Wulai area is closed because of landslides and collapsed bridges. The residents depend on helicopters to deliver supplies and transportation. If you plan to visit Wulai, it may not be a good time. 
  

The stregh of the wind: Video Clip of #Flying Motor scooter, #Dancing Cargo Aircraft, 
https://www.facebook.com/appledaily.tw/videos/10153604490277069/?pnref=story

Taipei 101: The swing of 660 tons Damper Baby: The sway range is 100 cm(1 meter.)
Source Info: Taipei 101 Official website



Thursday, August 06, 2015

Typhoon Soudelor Warning

 Update:

8/7 Sea and Land warning were issued. 
CNN's report about this monster: 

Storm Chaser: iCyclone Facebook page:
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    If you are planing to visit Taiwan or travel around Taiwan this week (8/6,) you should watch out Typhoon Soudelor. The possibility of making landfall in Taiwan is very high and also will effect the entire island. More information, please visit Central Weather Bureau website:


Source Information:
https://www.windyty.com/?2015-08-05-09,21.821,130.781,5

Source Information:
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/prevent/typhoon/ty.htm?