Typhoon Krovanh may perform 360-degree rotation in East China Sea

Meteorologists in China have forecasted an unusual trajectory for Typhoon Krovanh, suggesting the storm may perform a “360-degree rotation” in place. The storm is currently located in the waters east of China.

Experts from China Weather attribute this erratic movement to the storm being positioned in a “saddle zone.” The typhoon is facing high-pressure systems from the west, south, and east, while a cold trough sits to the north. This combination of atmospheric pressures has created an uncertain steering flow, potentially causing the storm to move north, then south, and eventually loop around.

As of the morning of September 4, the center of Typhoon Krovanh was located in the East China Sea, approximately 365 km north of Naha in the Ryukyu Islands. The storm maintains maximum wind speeds of approximately 20 m/s with a minimum central pressure of 995 hPa. Forecasts indicate the storm may begin shifting southward around September 5, though significant discrepancies remain between different meteorological models.