Typhoon Bavi is being closely monitored by meteorologists as the dangerous system tracks closer to land. The deadly typhoon is forecast to impact Japan, North Korea and South Korea as it churns through the South China Sea.
Now NASA has captured staggering images of the typhoon, with the huge churning mass of winds spotted from space.
NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Typhoon Bavi in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on August 24.
NASA wrote on their blog: “Bavi is forecast to continue strengthening to 110 knots (127 mph/204 kph), before weakening rapidly on passing through the Yellow Sea and west of the Korean Peninsula.
“Bavi is expected to make landfall in northwestern North Korea on August 26.”
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“The highest rainfall is likely to be expected over Jeju and Ryukyu islands.
“Later, when typhoon goes for landfall in northeast China or North Korea, widespread rainfall threat and flooding develops there as well.”
The Korea Times have reported huge waves have begun crashing in southwestern Jeju as the typhoon approaches.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Bavi’s intensity was expected to grow to “very strong” and would likely have direct impact on the country.
A typhoon watch has been issued, for seas south of Jeju Island due to Bavi’s northward movement.
Typhoon warnings are also in place for Daegu, Busan, Ulsan, Sejong and Gwangju.
A KMA official said: “There are concerns about strong wind damage across the country. Jeju Island, the south coast, islands in the West Sea and the western part of the country may see enormous damage from the strong winds.
“Please be thoroughly prepared for the massive damage to steel towers, construction sites, roadside trees, and auxiliary facilities of buildings, as well as fish farms, bridges, electrical facilities, makeshift clinics for coronavirus tests, plastic film-covered greenhouses, temporary buildings and tall buildings to prevent accidents.”