Strong Winds Forecast for South China Sea and Taiwan Waters

China’s meteorological authorities renewed an orange typhoon alert on July 24, 2026, as Typhoon Noul is projected to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong Province. The storm is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds to the South China Sea, the Bashi Channel, the Taiwan Strait, and the waters east of Taiwan.

Typhoon Noul Landfall Projections for Guangdong

The orange alert, part of China’s weather warning system, indicates a high level of risk for the coastal regions of Guangdong Province. According to official weather reports, the system is currently classified as a severe tropical storm as it moves toward the mainland.

Forecasters expect the storm to produce significant wind speeds and heavy precipitation upon landfall. The alert serves as a directive for local authorities and residents to prepare for potential flooding and wind damage in the affected coastal zones.

Regional Impact Zones and Wind Warnings

Beyond the immediate landfall zone in Guangdong, the storm’s influence extends across several critical maritime corridors. Strong winds are expected in the following areas:

• The South China Sea
• The Bashi Channel
• The Taiwan Strait
• The waters east of Taiwan
• The southern East China Sea

These conditions pose a risk to maritime traffic and fishing operations in the region. The Bashi Channel and the Taiwan Strait are key transit points, and the presence of severe tropical storm-force winds typically triggers shipping advisories and port restrictions in these sectors.

China’s Weather Warning System and Orange Alerts

The renewal of the orange alert signifies that the threat from Typhoon Noul remains acute. In the Chinese weather warning hierarchy, an orange alert is the second-highest level, signaling that severe weather is likely to occur within a short timeframe and that significant precautions are necessary.

Local governments in Guangdong Province typically respond to these alerts by suspending certain outdoor activities, recalling fishing vessels to port, and activating emergency response teams to manage urban drainage and flood prevention.