TOKYO - As of 3 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, Typhoon No. 32 was moving east-northeast over waters east of Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands, gradually heading away from the Japanese archipelago after passing near the island between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
The powerful typhoon passed close to Chichijima between late November 10 and the early hours of November 11, bringing severe weather to the Ogasawara Islands, located about 1,000 kilometers south of central Tokyo.
Although the islands have emerged from the typhoon's storm-force wind zone, strong winds continue to affect the area. High waves accompanied by large swells also remain a concern, prompting warnings for residents and visitors to stay away from coastlines and other exposed coastal areas.
Authorities are also urging caution against landslides, as heavy rainfall associated with the typhoon has loosened soil in some locations, increasing the risk of slope failures even after the worst of the storm has passed.
Strong northerly winds are expected to persist throughout the daytime hours of November 11, despite the typhoon moving farther offshore. The continued windy conditions are being caused by a large difference in atmospheric pressure between the departing typhoon and a high-pressure system near Japan's main island of Honshu.
Typhoon No. 32 is forecast to continue moving east-northeast, steadily increasing its distance from Japan. By 3 p.m. on November 11, the storm is expected to reach waters near Minamitorishima, a remote Japanese island in the western Pacific Ocean.
The typhoon is expected to gradually weaken as it moves farther east and eventually transition into an extratropical low-pressure system.
While the immediate threat of destructive winds has diminished across the Ogasawara Islands, residents and maritime operators are advised to remain alert to strong winds, dangerous sea conditions and the possibility of landslides until weather conditions improve.
Source: ウェザーニュース
