…and it’s not a good sign. Usually that indicates a strong low pressure area would be barreling its way in a day or two. Fishermen and farmers can tell impending disaster that way, and by how pink or red the sunset is.

It seems like there is a clear eye forming now. It’s also not a good sign. The clearer and more defined and organized the cloud system is, the stronger the typhoon.

Ragasa also has a wide scope, and you can see the large swath or area that is covered by red swirling clouds.

Without a doubt, Batanes and the Babuyan group of islands will be a direct hit. The next three to six hours will be critical as this would determine if Ragasa would still go south or maintain its west-northwest trajectory and pummel Hong Kong.