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Typhoon No. 26 approaches Okinawa with strong winds and heavy rain
Typhoon No. 26 is approaching the Okinawa region, with forecasts indicating it will reach very strong intensity as it nears the main island of Okinawa and the Daito Islands between September 28 and 29.
As of September 27, the typhoon was located approximately 130 km south of Naha, moving northeast at 15 km/h with a central pressure of 960 to 965 hPa. Maximum wind speeds are expected to reach 45 m/s, with gusts up to 60 m/s. Authorities have warned of high waves, strong winds, lightning, and potential landslides.
In Okinawa, local events including the Kushi Ekiden Tournament and the Chatan Town Athletics Tournament have already been canceled due to the weather. The typhoon's path remains uncertain, but it is projected to move south of Honshu later in the week, potentially bringing heavy rain and rough weather to the Izu Islands and mainland Japan by the middle of next week. Residents in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures are specifically cautioned regarding landslide risks due to previously saturated ground.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon is forecast to move south of Honshu later in the week, potentially causing rough weather in the Izu Islands around Thursday. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Okinawa's main island is expected to experience very strong winds from the evening of the 27th to the morning of the 28th. www.okinawatimes.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 60th Kushi Ekiden Tournament in Nago City and the 79th Chatan Town Athletics Tournament were both canceled on September 27. www.okinawatimes.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of noon on September 27, Typhoon No. 26 is approximately 130 km south of Naha, moving north-northeast at 15 km/h. www.okinawatimes.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon has a central pressure of 960 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s, and maximum gusts of 60 m/s.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The typhoon is expected to approach the Okinawa main island by September 28 and the Daito Islands by September 29. www.okinawatimes.co.jp