# Typhoon Saudel intensifies and approaches Philippines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-soudel-development-in-the-pacific
> Updated: 2026-08-22T13:04:54.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Typhoon Saudel has undergone rapid intensification as it moves through the Pacific. As of August 20, the system was located approximately 950 km east-southeast of Guam. While its trajectory toward the Ryukyu Islands remained uncertain due to the strength of the Pacific high-pressure system, the storm continued to develop.

By August 22, the typhoon passed close to Agrihan in the Northern Mariana Islands, producing destructive winds of up to 177 km/h and gusts reaching 209 km/h. Residents in Alamagan, Pagan, and Agrihan were advised to seek shelter as heavy rainfall of 200–300 mm was forecast, with some areas potentially seeing accumulations exceeding 500 mm.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Saudel is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, where it will be locally named ‘Obet’. Forecasters suggest the system may develop into a super typhoon before exiting the PAR on Tuesday. The storm is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, or ‘habagat’, potentially causing flash floods or landslides in Batanes and bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms to Luzon and Metro Manila.

## Claims

- The typhoon is projected to approach the Ryukyu sea area next week. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- As of 2:00 AM on August 20, Typhoon Saudel was located 950 km east-southeast of Guam and 3,650 km east-southeast of Eluanbi. (single source)
- The intensity of Typhoon Saudel is expected to continue increasing, with the potential to become a strong typhoon. (single source)
- The typhoon will not have a direct impact on Taiwan's weather within one week. (single source)
- European (ECMWF) models suggest the system may strengthen and slow down between days 6 and 10, potentially turning north near the Ryukyu Islands. (single source)
- Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Kaohsiung and Pingtung. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Typhoon Saudel impacts Northern Mariana Islands and approaches Philippines

Typhoon Saudel has passed near the Northern Mariana Islands with high winds and heavy rain, and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility, enhancing the southwest monsoon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-saudel-impacts-northern-mariana-islands-and-approaches-philippines

### 2026-08-18: Typhoon Saudel intensifies, heading toward Ryukyu Islands

Typhoon Saudel is intensifying and heading toward the Ryukyu Islands. While no direct impact on Taiwan is expected this week, heavy rain and thunderstorms are affecting southern and eastern regions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-saudel-intensifies-heading-toward-ryukyu-islands

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