As of 3 a.m. local time , the storm 's eye was over the northern part of the island , CNN forecaster Kevin Corriveau reported , although he noted that slow-moving Morakot is so large it encompassed the entire island . Island gets more than 39 inches of rain ; 47 inches more possible . The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds, which could cause flooding in the area. More than 900 people evacuated from resort of Nanji Island off east China .
Island gets more than 39 inches of rain ; 47 inches more possible . The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds, which could cause flooding in the area. More than 900 people evacuated from resort of Nanji Island off east China .