TAIPEI (AP): Typhoon Saola strengthened overnight as it continued its path across the Pacific early Wednesday (Aug 30) and headed for China's southern coast.
The typhoon was moving northwest with sustained winds of 191 kph and gusts of up to 234 kph , according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, and is now considered a strong typhoon. The typhoon’s eye won’t hit Taiwan’s mainland, but the storm's outer bands will hit the island’s southern cities.
The weather bureau also warned of heavy rain and strong winds in Taiwan's southern cities, especially southern Pingtung county. The typhoon is currently travelling directly south of Taiwan, in the Bashi Channel, the band of ocean that separates Taiwan and the Philippines.
Seaports suspended inter-island ferry services due to rough seas, and more than a hundred houses were damaged. The typhoon is expected to hit China's southern Fujian and Guangdong provinces on Friday. China's National Meteorological Center said the storm is expected to weaken as it approaches land.
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