Gaemi, a powerful typhoon, was reported in the Philippine Sea by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. With sustained wind speeds of 138 miles per hour, it would be classified as a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean. Typhoon season occurs year-round, with most forming from early July to mid-December. The storm typically affects countries like the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and may also impact the Korean Peninsula, China, and Vietnam, bringing damaging winds and storm surges. The U.S. territories have also experienced the devastating effects of typhoons, with Guam facing significant damage from Super Typhoon Mawar in May of the previous year. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center has provided a tracking map for monitoring the movement of Gaemi. Typhoon season is always a cause for concern in these regions, with residents and authorities remaining vigilant in tracking and preparing for these dangerous storms.
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