Typhoon Kong-rey Developing near Philippines on Wednesday, Expected to Hit Taiwan on Thursday (Update 1)

The Japan News

The large Typhoon Kong-rey, was moving northwest at a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour east of the Philippines as of noon on Wednesday. It is expected to hit Taiwan Thursday.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as of noon on Wednesday, the central pressure of Typhoon Kong-rey was 925 hPa, and the maximum wind speed near the center was 50 m/s.