Tropical Storms
In the Western Pacific:
Tropical Storm Matmo is located approximately 203 nm south-southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, and is tracking northwestward at 15 knots.
Typhoon Matmo is bearing down on Taiwan with landfall to occur Tuesday evening local time. Matmo is approaching the east coast of Taiwan with maximum wind gusts over 160 kph (100 mph). Landfall is expected in the next six hours along the central coast.
The heaviest rain thus far has fallen across Lanyu Township, just east of the main island of Taiwan. Rainfall of 250-300 mm (10-12 inches) has been reported. Also wind gusts over 100 mph have pelted the small island for several hours as the eye of the storm passed just to the northeast.
Heavy rain and strong winds will worsen across much of Taiwan through Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as the storm crosses the island and moves into the Formosa Strait (Taiwan Strait).
Since mountains cover much of the island, heavy rainfall will likely create dangerous and life-threatening mudslides, while flooding will be a major concern across all areas.
Impacts from Matmo will be well to the north of southern China and northern Vietnam, areas that were recently impacted by Rammasun just days ago.
In the Atlantic:
A tropical depression has formed in the north Atlantic moving westwards 1 645 km east of the Lesser Antilles. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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