Taiwanese forecasters say a new typhoon could form as early as this week, watching increasingly active convection east of the Philippines, per United Daily News.

Meteorologist Chia Hsin-hsing expects Taiwan to sit on the Pacific high's edge for the coming week — fierce sun and heat by day, localized thermal-convection thunderstorms by afternoon. Liberty Times carried a similar outlook.

Earlier this month Typhoon Bawei forced the first-ever postponement of the university entrance exam and left wind and flood damage across the island; recovery continues as eyes turn to the next storm's track.

Authorities urge caution over sudden afternoon downpours in mountain valleys and rivers, and advise outdoor workers and the elderly to avoid midday heat. Power demand keeps hovering near record highs.

July through September is peak typhoon season in the northwest Pacific, with tracks that often run Taiwan–Okinawa–Korea — reason for Korea, too, to watch closely from next week.