This is an escaped blob of typhoon which is impacting the north east and may give us some rain later as well. Looking at the precipitation graphic it could dump well over 100mil by itself and possibly even close the Su Hwa.

Last night around 11pm the wind switched to the west briefly and came roaring down off the mountains - some seriously strong porch clearing gusts - but didn't last long.

Latest JTWC has lowered the track back the southern tip of taiwan, but upped the wind speed again to 130 kts (241 kph!). This could go all the way to a cat 4 or even 5.