🔥 Trending Typhoon Bawei Approaches: Impact and Preparedness

Typhoon Bavi, also known as Typhoon No. 9 BAVI, is a significant tropical cyclone that has been actively tracked in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea ¹⁷. As of July 10, 2026, it is classified as a large and very intense typhoon ⁷.

Current Status and Intensity

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), as of 17:00 JST on July 10, 2026, Typhoon Bavi was located approximately 330 km south-southeast of Miyakojima, at coordinates 22.1°N, 126.7°E ⁷. It has been reported to pack winds of 162 kilometers per hour (kph) ⁸. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) also issued information on Typhoon No. 9 BAVI on July 11, 2026, at 04:00 KST ⁹. Weather Underground has also been providing tracking maps, 5-day forecasts, and detailed storm statistics for Typhoon Bavi ²⁶.

Projected Path and Impact

Typhoon Bavi is projected to impact several regions, including Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China ⁸.

Japan

As of July 10, 2026, flights in Japan have been disrupted due to the typhoon ⁸. The JMA's RSMC Tokyo - Typhoon Center provides detailed information on its movement and intensity ¹.

Taiwan

Taiwan has experienced market closures as a precautionary measure against Typhoon Bavi's 162 kph winds ⁸.

China

Eastern China is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Bavi, with authorities preparing for heavy rain ⁸. The National Meteorological Center of China, as of 6 pm on Friday (July 9, 2026), forecasted that Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall early Sunday (July 11, 2026) ¹⁰. The projected landfall area is along the coast between Wenling in Zhejiang province and Xiapu in Fujian province ¹⁰. Chinese weather platforms like China Updated and China Weather Network are aggregating official forecasts and providing real-time tracking ⁴⁵.

The typhoon's path is being closely monitored by various meteorological agencies, including the JMA, KMA, and the National Meteorological Center of China, with regular updates provided every 15 minutes by some tracking services ¹³⁹¹⁰.