China, Japan and Taiwan – Typhoon Soulik Strengthens

Typhoon Soulik has maintained strength as it continues to track northwestward through the Pacific Ocean toward Taiwan. The storm has turned west and is expected to weaken slightly before making landfall near Keelung on the northern tip of the island early July 13. Winds could still reach 115 mph. Soulik is forecast to continue northwest, likely making landfall near Ningde, Fujian Province, Southeast China later July 13.