Large and powerful Typhoon No. 13 is moving westward near Yoronjima and is expected to make a very close approach to Okinawa Island and Amami. Authorities are urging caution as the risk of heavy rain and strong winds is high on the 8th, with winds potentially strengthening on the 9th.
Large and powerful Typhoon No. 13 moved westward near Yoronjima on the 7th. The typhoon remains strong and is expected to make a very close approach to Okinawa Island and Amami, with the area affected by heavy rain potentially expanding through the 8th.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging caution in Okinawa, Amami and southern Kyushu over the possible formation of linear rainbands, landslides and rising river levels. Maximum wind speeds on the 8th are forecast at 35 m/s in Okinawa and 27 m/s in Amami.
As of 11:00 on 7 July, the typhoon was moving west near Yoronjima at approximately 25 km/h. Its central pressure was 950 hPa, with maximum sustained winds of 40 m/s and maximum instantaneous winds of 55 m/s. Concerns have been raised that winds could intensify in Kumamoto Prefecture following a seismic intensity 7 earthquake. Through the 9th, when the typhoon is expected to draw closer, caution will be needed over landslides as well as the possibility of cloudy and rainy conditions.