TOKYO - Typhoon No. 32, which formed near the Mariana Islands at noon on November 7th, is forecast to develop into a strong typhoon by the afternoon of November 9th before approaching Japan's Ogasawara Islands, with strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous waves expected early next week, according to an update issued at 4 p.m. on November 7th.
As of 3 p.m. on November 7th, the typhoon was moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 18 meters per second. Satellite imagery showed a relatively well-defined circulation, with increasingly developed clouds visible particularly to the south of the storm's center.
The typhoon is expected to continue moving northwest for the next several days, strengthening into a powerful storm by around 3 p.m. on November 9th. It is then forecast to change direction and move east-northeast, bringing it close to the Ogasawara Islands between November 10th and 11th.
The expected change in course is linked to the expansion of a high-pressure system from the Asian continent toward the East China Sea between November 9th and 10th. This system is forecast to prevent the typhoon from advancing farther west, forcing it to turn eastward.
Current forecasts indicate that the typhoon is likely to pass relatively close to the southern side of the Ogasawara Islands, including Chichijima and Hahajima, although uncertainty remains over its precise track.
The islands are expected to experience some effects from the storm during the first half of next week, with an area of strong winds likely to pass near Chichijima and Hahajima from the night of November 10th through November 11th.
The severity of the winds and rainfall will depend on the typhoon's eventual path, but residents are being urged to prepare for potentially disruptive weather conditions before the storm approaches.
Marine conditions are also expected to deteriorate as the typhoon draws closer, with high waves and powerful swells posing risks to vessels and coastal areas. Particular caution will be required along shorelines and at sea, even in locations that may escape the strongest winds.
Weather forecasters are advising residents and maritime operators in the Ogasawara Islands to monitor the latest typhoon information and complete necessary preparations early, as changes in the storm's track could significantly affect local conditions.
Source: ウェザーニュース
