Typhoon Soudelor is on target to hit Taiwan directly , with AIR Worldwide stating it is " the strongest tropical cyclone anywhere on earth thus far in 2015 " . Saipan was hit with strong winds and significant damage , however , since leaving that region Typhoon Emily has increased in size and intensity . “Although not directly in Soudelor’s anticipated track, the northeast of the country, where the capital Taipei is located, is likely to be most affected because of the concentration of exposure there. President Obama has declared Saipan a federal disaster and promised FEMA assistance and other federal entities to assist them . Although not directly in its path at present , the capital , Taipei is expected to be hit with significant damage , however , any damage to the north will be catastrophic . The typhoon is forecast to make its final landfall in Taiwan .
Typhoon Soudelor is on target to hit Taiwan directly , with AIR Worldwide stating it is " the strongest tropical cyclone anywhere on earth thus far in 2015 " . Saipan was hit with strong winds and significant damage , however , since leaving that region Typhoon Emily has increased in size and intensity . President Obama has declared Saipan a federal disaster and promised FEMA assistance and other federal entities to assist them . Although not directly in its path at present , the capital , Taipei is expected to be hit with significant damage , however , any damage to the north will be catastrophic . The typhoon is forecast to make its final landfall in Taiwan .