Typhoon 'Bobby,' the ninth typhoon of the season, is currently making headlines due to its projected path.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 3 a.m. on July 10, Typhoon 'Bobby' was located approximately 740 kilometers from Okinawa, Japan, with a central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 49 m/s, moving north-northwest.
By 3 p.m. on July 10, the typhoon is expected to be about 510 kilometers from Okinawa. It will then move southeast, reaching waters approximately 360 kilometers southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, by 3 a.m. on July 11, and about 140 kilometers northeast of Taipei by 3 p.m. on the same day.
On July 12, the typhoon is forecasted to be around 210 kilometers northeast of Fuzhou, China, by 3 a.m., and about 440 kilometers west of Shanghai by 3 a.m. on July 13.
Meanwhile, the Jeju Coast Guard announced on July 9 that it would issue a 'warning' under the coastal safety accident risk forecast system starting from the afternoon of July 10, due to the indirect effects of Typhoon 'Bobby' on the Jeju coastline.
This system alerts the public to potential safety risks in coastal areas due to adverse weather or natural disasters. Warnings are categorized into three levels: attention, advisory, and alert.
The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that starting from the afternoon of July 10, the Jeju coastline will experience strong winds with maximum speeds of 16 m/s and waves reaching heights of up to 4 meters due to the indirect influence of Typhoon 'Bobby.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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