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Yomiuri Shimbun
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Typhoon Krosa Approaches Ogasawara Islands, Expected to Linger through Thursday; JMA Warns of High Waves, Strong Winds
Typhoon Krosa, also known as Typhoon No. 9, approached the Ogasawara Islands early on Tuesday. It is expected to linger near the islands through Thursday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of high waves accompanied by swells and strong winds. According to the agency, as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Typhoon Krosa was moving slowly northwestward at a speed of approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Chichijima Island. The central pressure is 980 hectopascals, and the maximum wind speed near the center is 30 meters per second (108 kph). Meanwhile, Typhoon Co-may, also known as Typhoon No. 8, which passed near Okinawa Island on Monday evening is moving northwestward over the East China Sea and is expected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland in the coming days.
NHK
a day ago
- Climate
- NHK
Two storms approaching Japan
Japan's weather officials say tropical storm Co-may is approaching Okinawa's main island, after having regained strength Sunday night. The storm is sustaining a maximum wind speed of 72 kilometers per hour, and a maximum instantaneous wind speed reaching up to 108 kilometers per hour. Winds of 54 kilometers per hour or higher were observed within 500 kilometers northeast and within 165 kilometers southwest of the storm's center. Developing rain clouds in limited areas of the Okinawa and Amami regions are being fed by atmospheric conditions rendered unstable by warm, moist air around the storm, and a high pressure system over the Pacific. Minami-Daito Island in Okinawa Prefecture registered its highest recorded rainfall since 1979, when Japan's Meteorological Agency started taking statistics. Rainfall over the 72-hour period through 10:30 a.m. Monday morning hit 527.5 millimeters. That's more than four times the average rainfall for the island in July. The Amami region can expect localized heavy rain accompanying lightning. The 24-hour rainfall forecasts through Tuesday evening are 150 millimeters for the Amami region and 80 millimeters for Okinawa Prefecture. Gusty winds are expected to continue in the Okinawa and Amami regions, creating high wave conditions in the ocean. Meanwhile, Typhoon Krosa is moving north while maintaining its strong power. It is expected to get closest to the Ogasawara Islands overnight. High winds of up to 90 kilometers per hour, gusting at 126 kilometers, are expected over the islands towards Wednesday. Intermittent thunder showers are also expected from Tuesday to Wednesday with chances of localized severe rain. Ogasawara Islands will get up to 150 millimeters of rain over the next 24 hours through Tuesday evening and 100 millimeters more over the next 24-hour period. Rainfall is likely to increase even after that. With the typhoon expected to move slower from Tuesday to Wednesday, the storm's impact may linger. Caution is also advised against lightning strikes and gusty winds.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Climate
- Korea Herald
Heat alert upgraded to ‘serious', emergency system activated
S. Korea roasts under high-pressure double whammy, with 3 typhoons forming nearby Extreme heat is set to continue its grip on South Korea this weekend, with the peninsula caught between twin high-pressure systems. Adding to the intensity, three typhoons have formed nearby, raising concerns about their potential to worsen the ongoing heat wave. On Friday, the nation's heat alert level was lifted to "serious," as heat wave advisories and warnings were issued for most parts of the country. This prompted the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to activate the Level 1 operation of the nation's anti-disaster system. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, daytime temperatures could soar as high as 38 degrees Celsius over the weekend, with nationwide highs ranging between 32 and 38 degrees on Saturday and 32 to 37 degrees on Sunday. The current heat wave is being driven by a hot and humid North Pacific high-pressure system and a hot and dry Tibetan high-pressure system over the Korean Peninsula. With the entire country trapped between the two systems, the intense sunlight is heating the ground and prolonging the extreme heat. Adding to this, three typhoons developed south of the peninsula almost simultaneously, each forming a day apart. According to the weather agency, Typhoon Krosa, the ninth typhoon of the season, formed around noon on Thursday in waters about 160 kilometers northwest of Guam. Following Typhoon Francisco (No. 7) and Typhoon Co-May (No. 8), Typhoon Krosa (No. 9) is also moving northward, with all three typhoons simultaneously advancing from the open seas south of the Korean Peninsula. Some forecasts suggest that the typhoons may interact with the North Pacific high-pressure system over the weekend, generating hot southeasterly winds that could further intensify the heat wave.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
South Korea roasts under high-pressure double whammy, with 3 typhoons forming nearby
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, daytime temperatures could soar as high as 38 deg C over the weekend. SEOUL - Extreme heat is set to continue its grip on South Korea this weekend, with the peninsula caught between twin high-pressure systems. Adding to the intensity, three typhoons have formed nearby, raising concerns about their potential to worsen the ongoing heat wave. On July 25, the nation's heat alert level was lifted to 'serious,' as heat wave advisories and warnings were issued for most parts of the country. This prompted the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to activate the Level 1 operation of the nation's anti-disaster system. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, daytime temperatures could soar as high as 38 deg C over the weekend, with nationwide highs ranging between 32 and 38 degrees on July 26 and 32 to 37 degrees on July 27. The current heat wave is being driven by a hot and humid North Pacific high-pressure system and a hot and dry Tibetan high-pressure system over the Korean Peninsula. With the entire country trapped between the two systems, the intense sunlight is heating the ground and prolonging the extreme heat. Adding to this, three typhoons developed south of the peninsula almost simultaneously, each forming a day apart. According to the weather agency, Typhoon Krosa, the ninth typhoon of the season, formed around noon on July 24 in waters about 160km north-west of Guam. Following Typhoon Francisco and Typhoon Co-May, Typhoon Krosa is also moving northward, with all three typhoons simultaneously advancing from the open seas south of the Korean Peninsula. Some forecasts suggest that the typhoons may interact with the North Pacific high-pressure system over the weekend, generating hot southeasterly winds that could further intensify the heat wave. THE KOREA HERALD/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Climate
- Korea Herald
Double heat domes over S. Korea, with 3 typhoons forming nearby
Extreme heat is set to continue its grip on South Korea this weekend as a double layer of high-pressure systems traps hot air over the Korean Peninsula. Adding to the intensity, three typhoons have formed nearby, raising concerns about their potential to worsen the ongoing heatwave. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, daytime temperatures could soar as high as 38 degrees Celsius, with nationwide highs ranging between 32 and 38 C on Saturday and 32 to 37 C on Sunday. The current heat wave is being driven by the overlap of a hot and humid North Pacific high-pressure system and a hot and dry Tibetan high-pressure system over the Korean Peninsula. With the entire country trapped between the two systems, the intense sunlight is heating the ground and prolonging the extreme heat. Adding to this, three typhoons developed south of the peninsula almost simultaneously, each forming a day apart. According to the weather agency, Typhoon Krosa, the ninth typhoon of the season, formed around noon on Thursday in waters about 160 kilometers northwest of Guam. Following Typhoon Francisco (No. 7) and Typhoon Co-May (No. 8), Typhoon Krosa (No. 9) is also moving northward, with all three typhoons simultaneously advancing from the open seas south of the Korean Peninsula. Some forecasts suggest that the typhoons may interact with the North Pacific high-pressure system over the weekend, generating hot southeasterly winds that could further intensify the heat wave.
