Typhoon Ragasa pummels parts of Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Raasa Impact - Typhoon Raasa, the most powerful storm of the year, with sustained winds reaching 165 mph [2] - Storm surge exceeded 9 ft in a province of the Philippines [1] - At least three people killed and thousands evacuated, with numbers expected to rise [3] Storm Trajectory and Affected Areas - Typhoon Raasa is targeting areas just south of Hong Kong and will make landfall into mainland China [3] - Approximately 75 million people live in the general vicinity near Hong Kong, China [4] - Wind speeds have decreased from 165 mph to 130 mph, equivalent to a category 3 hurricane [4][5] - Rainfall is expected to be widespread, ranging from 5 to 10 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 15 inches [6] Weather Outlook - There are two areas of interest in the Atlantic basin, one potentially affecting the Bahamas and the southeast coast, and another close to Bermuda [6] - It is the peak month of the hurricane and typhoon season globally [7]