In the midst of a spike in Korea's COVID-19 cases, something else is looming ahead for the nation.

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Typhoon Bavi could grow to be one of the strongest to hit Korea in years, packing strong winds that could damage or destroy vehicles and outdoor structures, the weather agency said Monday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the eighth typhoon of the year that formed off the east coast of Taiwan last week was around the northwestern coast of Okinawa, Japan, as of 4 p.m. Monday, advancing at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour toward South Korea.

With a maximum wind speed of 115 kilometers per hour and an atmospheric pressure of 975 hectopascals at its center, it was categorized as a small, middle intensity typhoon.

But the KMA expects Bavi to gain strength, becoming “middle” in size and “strong” in intensity later Monday and “very strong” before it reaches the southern island of Jeju early Wednesday morning, weakening to “strong” the next day.

We hope that everyone in Korea stays safe from this terrible typhoon...

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