Typhoon Soulik Expected to Pass Through Korea

Channel A Top Ten News is reporting an expected landfall in the vicinity of Kunsan, South Korea at about 1500 hrs local August 23.


Cheju Island is taking emergency preparation measures. Emergency preparation is expected throughout much of South Korea. The storm is projected to bring unprecedented levels of property damage and citizens are warned to be prepared for strong winds, flying debris, heavy rains and flooding near river regions and valleys. Campers and vacationers seeking to escape the current heat wave are advised to leave those areas and seek shelter. Power outages are expected. Typhoon Sanba struck Korea in 2012 causing over 300 million dollars in damages. Typhoon Soulik is regarded as potentially more dangerous. The storm is expected to pass into the Sea of Japan after crossing the Korean peninsula and track to the north north east offshore North Korea, passing Chongin, North Korea, about 24 hours after making landfall near Kunsan.

Typhoon Soulik update

Typhoon Soulik is affecting Cheju Island currently. All flights and ferries out of Cheju island are now cancelled. Seoul and other areas are preparing for landfall on the west coast of Korea from the West Sea approach. Winds are reported at 150 kmph. Rains are expected to exceed ten inches in the Southwest provinces. Schools and bridges will be closed in some areas.