The Lowdown
So, China's about to get hit by not one, but two tropical cyclones this week, which is a bit of a drag, especially after they just had some nasty flash floods tear through their middle bits.
Meet Prapiroon: The First Storm
First up, we've got Prapiroon, named after some Thai rain deity. This bad boy's set to smack into China's Hainan Island on Sunday night. It's like the second storm party of the year for them, and nobody RSVP'd for this one.
Where It's At and What's Coming
As of this morning, Prapiroon was chilling about 170 miles from Wanning, a city in Hainan. They're saying it'll blow in with winds up to 110 kph, which is pretty intense for a Sunday night. Plus, it's gonna dump a whole bunch of rain on Hainan and the coast of Guangdong, which is the country's most crowded area.
Next Up: Gaemi
And if one storm wasn't enough, there's another one, Gaemi, rolling in from the Philippines. Currently, it's about 330 miles from Manila, just minding its own business, but it's got big plans to zip by the top of Taiwan and then crash into China with a bang.
Where It's Headed and How Strong It'll Be
They reckon Gaemi will be a typhoon by the time it hits, with winds up to 180 kph, which is like having your hair blown back by a super strong hair dryer. The exact spot it's going to make landfall is still a bit of a mystery, but they're keeping a close eye on it.
The Bottom Line
While China's dealing with these two storms, the main thing everyone's worried about is keeping people safe. They're telling everyone in the way to get ready and keep an eye on the weather reports.
So, keep checking back for more deets on Prapiroon and Gaemi as they get closer to crashing the party on China's coast.