1st Typhoon of 2025 Set to Arrive—Heavy Rains Expected

Source: OT-Team(G), 中国天气网

According to China Weather Network on June 9, the first typhoon of 2025 is finally on its way—later than usual. Typically, the first typhoon forms around March 24, making this year's development significantly delayed.

The National Meteorological Center reports that a tropical disturbance over the South China Sea is expected to intensify into Typhoon Wutip, the first named storm of the year, around June 11. Once formed, Wutip is forecast to track northward, gradually approaching the coastal areas between central Guangdong and southern Hainan Island. The storm could reach severe tropical storm or even typhoon strength.

Xin Xin, chief weather analyst at China Weather Network, noted that convection is currently active along the tropical convergence zone on the southern edge of the subtropical high. A tropical disturbance has already developed over the South China Sea and may become this year's first official typhoon. The system is expected to make landfall in South China over the weekend.

As a "homegrown" typhoon originating in the South China Sea, Wutip is forming close to shore and is not expected to intensify significantly due to only moderate sea surface temperatures in the region. However, the storm's rainfall impacts could be substantial, particularly for Hainan and Guangdong provinces. Beginning June 12, both regions are likely to experience heavy to torrential rain, raising the risk of flooding and other weather-related hazards.

Residents and authorities across South China are advised to stay alert for updates as the storm approaches.

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