Typhoon Wutip Set to Form, Landfall Expected Around June 13

Source: OT-Team(G), 中国天气网

Typhoon Wutip is forming in the South China Sea, with landfall expected around June 13.

A tropical depression has formed over the South China Sea on Tuesday morning, marking the potential development of the year's first typhoon, Typhoon Wutip. Meanwhile, the recent heatwave in northern China and intense rainfall in the south have shown signs of easing, possibly signaling the calm before the storm.

Typhoon "Wutip" Likely to Form, Could Bring Torrential Rain as It Moves North

Since its formation, the tropical depression has been gradually strengthening, albeit at a modest pace. Though its structure remains somewhat disorganized, continuous inflow of monsoonal moisture and weakening wind shear are expected to allow further intensification. Meteorologists forecast that the system will likely strengthen into a tropical storm late Tuesday night or early Wednesday, earning the name Typhoon Wutip, the first named storm of 2025.

According to the latest projections, Wutip is expected to track toward the coastal areas between southern Hainan Island and western Guangdong Province. It is likely to make landfall around June 13, possibly as a severe tropical storm or even a minimal typhoon.

Of particular note is the storm's potential to act more as a "rainmaker" than a wind threat. As Wutip moves northward, it will help steer monsoonal air masses inland. Combined with the development of a cold vortex over northern China, this interaction could trigger widespread and intense rainfall. However, forecasters caution that the storm's trajectory and impact remain subject to change and should be closely monitored in the coming days.

South China to See Escalating Rainfall and Severe Weather

Between June 11 and 12, regions including Hainan and Guangdong are expected to see a sharp uptick in rainfall due to Wutip's influence. Eastern and southern parts of Hainan Island are forecast to experience heavy to torrential rain, with localized extreme downpours.

By June 13, as the typhoon potentially crosses Hainan Island, the province may face continued heavy rain, while southwestern Guangdong will also see intensifying precipitation.

In general, southern China should prepare for a "weak-to-strong" rainfall pattern in the coming days. The post-formation phase of Wutip is expected to draw large volumes of moisture northward, where it may collide with cold air moving south, fueling heavier rain and stronger convective weather. Authorities are urging residents in affected regions to stay alert and keep an eye on updated forecasts.

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