Typhoon Krosa Moving North Near Japan's Ogasawara Islands
Krosa, also known as Typhoon No. 9, was observed south of the islands, moving at 20 kph as of 9 a.m. The agency describes the typhoon as 'large and powerful,' with its central pressure measuring 965 hectopascals.
Krosa is expected to continue north and move closer to the Ogasawara Islands tomorrow with an anticipated increase of speed to 25 kph by 9 a.m. Monday.
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