Super Typhoon Ragasa is on track to make landfall between Shanwei in Guangdong Province and Wenchang in Hainan Province on the Chinese mainland this Wednesday, according to China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC). 🌪️
Clocking in at Category 17+ intensity, Ragasa is currently the strongest storm recorded globally this year. Experts say it could hit land as a super typhoon or a severe typhoon—levels similar to the infamous Typhoon Mangkhut. At minimum, landfall strength is expected to be a severe typhoon (Category 14–16).
Why are autumn typhoons so fierce? Here’s the lowdown:
- Warm waters: After months of summer heat, sea surface temperatures stay high, fueling powerful storms. 🔥➡️🌊
- Steering winds: Shifts in high-pressure systems can slow down typhoons, dumping more rain over land. ☁️🚶
- Seasonal transition: Cooler air masses collide with warm tropical air, boosting storm energy. ❄️+🌡️=⚡
Ragasa’s path and intensity can still fluctuate, so stay updated through official channels and prepare emergency kits if you’re in the warning zone. Safe travels and stay storm-ready! 💼🎒
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Super Typhoon Ragasa nears landfall: Why 'autumn typhoons' are fierce
cgtn.com
