Typhoon No. 9 'Maysak' Moving North... Expected to Affect Entire Country on July 2-3 (Update)

Expected Path of Maysak / Source=Korea Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The 9th typhoon of the season, 'Maysak,' is intensifying as it approaches South Korea. It is expected to affect the entire country around September 2-3.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration at 3 PM on the 29th, Typhoon Maysak is moving north-northwest at a speed of 8 km/h in the sea about 950 km northeast-northeast of Manila, Philippines. The central pressure is 965 hPa, maximum wind speed is 27 m/s, and the radius of strong winds is 300 km.

Maysak is expected to pass through the sea about 210 km south-southeast of Seogwipo at 3 PM on September 2 and reach the sea about 230 km north of Dokdo by 3 PM on September 3.

If it follows the current path, it will move from Seogwipo toward Busan and Dokdo, potentially affecting the entire country. In particular, around 2 PM on September 3, when it is closest to Busan, the distance between Busan and the typhoon is expected to narrow to just 40 km.

Currently, it is a medium-strength typhoon, but it is forecasted to develop into a strong typhoon by 3 PM on the 30th and a very strong typhoon by 3 PM on the 31st. If it develops into a very strong typhoon, the maximum wind speed could reach 47 m/s. Wind speeds over 40 m/s can blow away not only people but also large rocks and even overturn moving vehicles.

Due to Maysak's influence, rain is expected to begin in Jeollado and Jeju Island on September 1 and expand nationwide on the 2nd and 3rd. However, the timing and areas of rainfall may change depending on the typhoon's development, speed, and path.

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