Key Facts
• On July 23, 9:00 PM, Typhoon Komai formed in the South China Sea.
• Central pressure: 994 hPa; maximum wind speed: 18 m/s; gusts: 25 m/s.
• Expected to move southward, then shift northeast on July 24 night.
• Forecasted to pass from Luzon Island to Bashi Channel by July 25 night.
• Predicted to weaken into a tropical depression south of Okinawa by July 26 night.
• “Komai” is a name provided by Vietnam, meaning “grass.”
• Typhoon names are pre-selected by the Typhoon Committee, comprising 14 member countries.
• Names are reused cyclically unless retired due to significant disasters.
Summary
Typhoon Komai, the eighth typhoon of the season, formed in the South China Sea on July 23 at 9:00 PM. With a central pressure of 994 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 18 m/s, it is expected to move southward initially, then shift northeast by July 24 night. The typhoon is forecasted to pass from Luzon Island to the Bashi Channel by July 25 night and weaken into a tropical depression south of Okinawa by July 26 night. The name “Komai,” meaning “grass,” was contributed by Vietnam and selected by the Typhoon Committee, which manages a rotating list of 140 names. Residents in Okinawa are advised to monitor the typhoon’s progress closely.
