Key Facts
• As of August 12, 3:00 AM, Typhoon No. 11 is south of Okinawa, moving west at 30 km/h.
• Central pressure: 985 hPa; maximum wind speed: 30 m/s; gusts: 45 m/s.
• Strong winds extend 280 km northeast and 165 km southwest of the center.
• August 12, 3:00 PM: Typhoon will be 390 km southeast of Ishigaki Island.
• August 13, 3:00 AM: Typhoon strengthens 240 km south of Ishigaki Island (980 hPa, 35 m/s).
• August 14, 3:00 AM: Weakens near southern China (992 hPa, 23 m/s).
• August 15, 3:00 AM: Expected to become a tropical depression (1,002 hPa).
• Okinawa forecast: Waves up to 5m on August 12, 6m on August 13.
• Predicted rainfall: 80 mm in 24 hours (August 12–13 and August 13–14).
• Maximum wind speeds: 18 m/s (gusts 30 m/s) on August 12; 25 m/s (gusts 35 m/s) on August 13.
• “Podul” is a name given by North Korea, meaning “willow.”
Summary
Typhoon No. 11 (Podul) is currently south of Okinawa, moving westward at 30 km/h. It is expected to intensify as it approaches the Sakishima Islands between August 12 and 13, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves. The central pressure is 985 hPa, with maximum wind speeds of 30 m/s and gusts of 45 m/s. By August 13, the typhoon will strengthen to 980 hPa with wind speeds of 35 m/s. It will weaken near southern China by August 14 and transition into a tropical depression by August 15. Okinawa is forecasted to experience waves up to 6 meters, rainfall of 80 mm in 24 hours, and strong winds reaching 25 m/s. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and other severe weather impacts. The name “Podul,” meaning “willow,” was assigned by North Korea as part of the Typhoon Committee’s naming system.
