This September 13, 2016 NASA satellite omage shows Typhoon Meranti. Taiwan braced for approaching super typhoon Meranti on September 13, evacuating nearly 1,800 tourists from offshore islands and closing some schools and offices. Meranti is expected to skirt past the island's southern tip, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds from late Tuesday, the Central Weather Bureau said. / AFP PHOTO / NASA / HO / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / NASA" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS HO/AFP/Getty Images