As per the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the following are the latest situational updates regarding Typhoon Dolphin and Tropical Storm Chan-hom near Taiwan, as of Saturday (08 August):

• As per the Sea Typhoon Warning issued at 1430 hours (local time), Typhoon Dolphin was centred near 26.9 degrees north latitude and 125.3 degrees east longitude at 1400 hours. The system had a minimum central pressure of 962 hectopascals, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 35 metres per second and gusts reaching 45 metres per second.
• Dolphin is moving west-northwestward at approximately 14 kilometres per hour and is forecast to turn westward during the next 24 hours. The typhoon is expected to continue moving across waters north of Taiwan towards the southern East China Sea. Although a direct landfall in Taiwan is not currently forecast, the system’s outer circulation will continue affecting parts of the country with strong winds, intermittent heavy rainfall and hazardous marine conditions.
• A Sea Typhoon Warning remains in effect for waters north of Taiwan and the southern East China Sea. No Land Typhoon Warning has been issued for Taiwan as of 1430 hours (local time). However, the CWA continues to monitor the typhoon’s movement and wind-field coverage, particularly in relation to the Matsu Islands and other offshore areas.
• Dolphin’s outer circulation is forecast to produce increasingly widespread rainfall across northern Taiwan and mountainous areas of central Taiwan during Saturday afternoon and evening. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is possible across mountainous areas north of Taichung, particularly in New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli and Taichung. Localised showers are also forecast across western Taiwan, Yilan, Kinmen and the Matsu Islands, with rainfall potentially continuing into Sunday (09 August).
• Strong gusts corresponding to Beaufort Scale Eight to Nine are possible across exposed coastal areas of northern and central Taiwan, Yilan, Taitung, the Hengchun Peninsula, Matsu, Lanyu and Green Island. Gusts may locally reach Beaufort Scale Nine to Ten or higher along the Keelung north coast, Hengchun Peninsula, Matsu, Lanyu and Green Island during the typhoon’s closest approach.
• High waves and long-period swells are affecting waters north of Taiwan, the Keelung north coast, eastern Taiwan, Green Island, Lanyu and the Hengchun Peninsula. Hazardous conditions are also expected along northern and central coastal areas, Penghu and Matsu. Waves may reach approximately six metres in exposed northern waters. Coastal recreational activities, fishing and small-vessel operations remain unsafe, while larger vessels may encounter difficult navigation across waters north of Taiwan and parts of the Taiwan Strait.
• Flight operations involving Taiwan may experience delays, cancellations or diversions due to strong winds, adverse weather and aircraft-rotation constraints. Services operating through Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei Songshan Airport and airports serving offshore islands remain particularly vulnerable. Passengers are advised to verify their flight status directly with the respective airline before proceeding to the airport.
• Ferry and passenger-vessel services connecting Taiwan with Matsu, Kinmen, Penghu and other offshore islands may be suspended or adjusted at short notice due to strong winds and high waves. Fishing vessels and commercial ships operating within affected waters have been advised to exercise caution, seek safe shelter where necessary and maintain communication with maritime authorities.
• The Highway Bureau has strengthened monitoring of vulnerable mountain and coastal roads and placed personnel and emergency equipment on standby for possible flooding, landslides, rockfalls, fallen trees and road closures. Routes across northern and central mountainous areas and exposed coastal sections may be restricted if rainfall, wind or wave conditions exceed safety thresholds.
• Several coastal and outdoor activities have been postponed due to anticipated strong winds and high waves, including events scheduled across the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area. Further closures affecting beaches, coastal attractions, hiking trails, recreation areas and marine facilities may be announced at short notice.
• No Dolphin-related casualties, evacuations, widespread power outages or major structural damage have been reported in Taiwan as of writing. No widespread suspension of work or classes has been announced for Saturday. However, conditions may deteriorate across northern Taiwan, mountainous areas, offshore islands and exposed coastal locations as Dolphin continues moving through waters north of the country.
• Tropical Storm Chan-hom: Tropical Storm Chan-hom remains over the north-western Pacific Ocean, far east of Japan. The system is forecast to continue moving generally northward while gradually weakening and is not expected to directly affect Taiwan. Dolphin therefore remains the principal tropical cyclone-related hazard to Taiwan as of Saturday (08 August).