Key Facts
• August 8, 3:00 AM: Typhoon 11 formed near the Mariana Islands.
• August 9, 6:00 PM: Located near the Ogasawara Islands, moving west at 15 km/h.
• Central pressure: 994 hPa; max wind speed: 23 m/s; gusts: 35 m/s.
• August 10, 6:00 AM: Forecasted pressure 992 hPa; max wind speed 25 m/s.
• August 11, 3:00 PM: Pressure 985 hPa; gusts up to 40 m/s; storm radius 260 km.
• August 12, 3:00 PM: Near southern Okinawa; pressure 985 hPa; storm radius 330 km.
• August 13, 3:00 PM: Expected in the East China Sea; pressure 985 hPa.
• August 14, 3:00 PM: Predicted to reach southern China; pressure 990 hPa.
• Typhoon name “Podul” means “willow” and was designated by North Korea.
• Future typhoon names include Renren (Hong Kong), Kajiki (Japan), and Nonfa (pond name).
Summary
Typhoon 11 (Podul) formed on August 8 near the Mariana Islands and is moving westward at 15 km/h. It is expected to approach Okinawa by August 12, with a central pressure of 985 hPa and maximum gusts of 40 m/s. The storm may later move into the East China Sea and southern China. The typhoon’s name, “Podul,” meaning “willow,” was assigned by North Korea. Residents in affected areas should monitor updates and prepare for potential impacts.
